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Paraguay

CONMEBOL · Group D · FIFA Ranking #40

Final   Paraguay Announced Jun 01, 2026 · 26 players
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Team Info

FIFA CodePAR
Coach Gustavo Alfaro
ConfederationCONMEBOL
GroupGroup D
FIFA Ranking#40

Group Teams

United States United States #16 Turkey Turkey #22 Australia Australia #27 Paraguay Paraguay #40

Match Schedule

United States United States vs Paraguay Paraguay
Jun 12, 2026 21:00 ET SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Paraguay Paraguay vs Turkey Turkey
Jun 19, 2026 00:00 ET Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Paraguay Paraguay vs Australia Australia
Jun 25, 2026 22:00 ET Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

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Tournament Outlook

Paraguay return after missing 2018 and 2022, a welcome comeback for a nation with a proud history including three quarter-final appearances. Coach Alfredo Moreno has rebuilt around experienced and young European-based talents.

Key Players

Miguel Almirón
MF Newcastle United
Julio Enciso
FW Brighton
Gustavo Gómez
DF Palmeiras

World Cup History

All-Time Top Scorers

Roque Santa Cruz 3 goals 1998-2006
José Cardozo 2 goals 1998-2002
Roberto Cabañas 2 goals 1986