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Paraguay — World Cup 2026
Group D · Model Elo 1899 · Founded 1919 · Estadio Defensores del Chaco
Paraguay are in Group D. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1899, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 5 group-stage fixtures.
About Paraguay
Paraguay are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group D. The national side was founded in 1919. They play home matches at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay, which seats 42,354.
- Founded: 1919
- Home stadium: Estadio Defensores del Chaco (capacity 42,354)
- Based in: Asunción, Paraguay
- Official site: www.apf.org.py
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Gastón Olveira · Goalkeeper · age 33 · Club Olimpia -
12. Orlando Gill · Goalkeeper · age 26 · San Lorenzo -
25. Gatito Fernández · Goalkeeper · age 38 · Cerro Porteño
Defenders
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2. Fabián Balbuena · Centre-Back · age 34 · Grêmio -
3. Alexandro Maidana · Left-Back · age 21 · Talleres de Córdoba -
4. Juan José Cáceres · Right-Back · age 26 · Dynamo Moscow -
6. Júnior Alonso · Centre-Back · age 33 · Atlético Mineiro -
13. José Canale · Centre-Back · age 30 · Lanús -
15. Gustavo Gómez · Centre-Back · age 33 · Palmeiras -
15. Omar Alderete · Centre-Back · age 29 · Sunderland -
23. Gustavo Velázquez · Centre-Back · age 35 · Cerro Porteño
Midfielders
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8. Braian Ojeda · Defensive Midfield · age 26 · Orlando City -
10. Kaku · Attacking Midfield · age 31 · Al Ain -
16. Damián Bobadilla · Central Midfield · age 25 · São Paulo -
18. Maurício · Attacking Midfield · age 25 · Palmeiras -
19. Julio Enciso · Attacking Midfield · age 22 · Strasbourg -
20. Andrés Cubas · Defensive Midfield · age 30 · Vancouver Whitecaps -
25. Diego Gómez · Central Midfield · age 23 · Brighton and Hove Albion -
88. Matías Galarza · Central Midfield · age 24 · Atlanta United
Forwards
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9. Gabriel Ávalos · Centre-Forward · age 35 · Independiente -
9. Isidro Pitta · Centre-Forward · age 27 · Bragantino -
9. Álex Arce · Centre-Forward · age 31 · Independiente Rivadavia -
10. Miguel Almirón · Right Winger · age 32 · Atlanta United -
19. Ramón Sosa · Second Striker · age 26 · Palmeiras -
47. Gustavo Caballero · Left Wing · age 24 · Portsmouth -
99. Antonio Sanabria · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Cremonese
Staff
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Gustavo Alfaro · Manager · age 64 · Paraguay
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Paraguay have played 788 internationals since 1919, winning 276 for a 35.0% win rate (276W 210D 302L, 1,006 goals for / 1,119 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 8W 12D 12L from 32 matches.
Recent form
- L vs France 0–1 · 2026-07-04 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Germany 1–1 · 2026-06-29 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Australia 0–0 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Turkey 1–0 · 2026-06-19 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs USA 1–4 · 2026-06-12 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Nicaragua 4–0 · 2026-06-05
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Paraguay's Top World Cup Scorers
- Nelson Cuevas — 3 World Cup goals
- Florencio Amarilla — 2 World Cup goals
- Jorge Lino Romero — 2 World Cup goals
- Juan Bautista Agüero — 2 World Cup goals
- José Parodi — 2 World Cup goals
- Julio César Romero — 2 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group D Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay are in Group D.
What are Paraguay's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Paraguay a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1899.
When was the Paraguay national football team founded?
1919.
Where do Paraguay play their home matches?
At the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay (capacity 42,354).
What is Paraguay's all-time record?
Paraguay have played 788 internationals, winning 276 (35.0%). At the World Cup they have 8 wins, 12 draws and 12 defeats from 32 matches.