Paraguay

Group DELO 1640Champion Probability 0%

Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Paraguay are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 nations, held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group D alongside Turkey, United States, and Australia. Their campaign begins on June 13, 2026 against United States. Group D presents a diverse mix of footballing styles and traditions, making every matchday a test of tactical adaptability and squad depth. Currently rated with an ELO rating (a team strength metric) of 1640, Paraguay enter the tournament as competitive outsiders with the quality to surprise. Simulations give them a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament outright. Follow Paraguay's journey through every group match and knockout round as the tournament unfolds.

Head Coach

G. Alfaro

Argentina · Age 63

Squad

Goalkeepers

1J. EspínolaAge 31
12R. FernandezAge 37
22O. GillAge 25

Defenders

3O. AldereteAge 29
6J. AlonsoAge 32
13A. BenítezAge 31
4J. CáceresAge 25
5A. DuarteAge 25
15G. GómezAge 32
4D. LeónAge 18
14B. RiverosAge 27
6A. SandezAge 24
2G. VelázquezAge 34

Midfielders

16D. BobadillaAge 24
14A. CubasAge 29
23H. CuencaAge 20
19J. EncisoAge 21
23M. GalarzaAge 23
8D. GómezAge 22
10A. RomeroAge 30
20B. OjedaAge 25
13L. RomeroAge 23
7R. SosaAge 26

Forwards

10M. AlmirónAge 31
11Á. RomeroAge 33
18A. ArceAge 30
19G. ÁvalosAge 35
21R. MartínezAge 29
9A. SanabriaAge 29

29 players in squad

Matches

Group StageUpcoming
United States-Paraguay
Group StageUpcoming
Turkey-Paraguay
Group StageUpcoming
Paraguay-Australia

Tournament Progression

Champion Probability
0%
Reach Final
1%
Reach Semi-Finals
7%
Reach Quarter-Finals
22%
Reach Round of 16
38%

Rank 37 of 42 teams | 100 simulations

Model Rating

1640
ELO Rating
0.88
Attack
1.05
Defense

Group D Standings

Group details →