Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup Fixtures: Full Schedule, Date, Kick-Off Times, Venues, Stadiums, Key Players, History

Paraguay – 2026 World Cup Team Profile

Paraguay enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of South America’s most resilient and tactically disciplined sides. Known for their defensive structure, physical intensity, and strong mentality in tight matches, La Albirroja are often difficult to break down.

Drawn into Group D alongside the United States, Türkiye, and Australia, Paraguay will aim to use organization and counterattacking efficiency to compete in a tightly balanced group.

While not always prolific in attack, Paraguay’s strength lies in discipline, aerial ability, and their capacity to frustrate more dominant possession-based teams.

Paraguay World Cup 2026 Overview

Paraguay qualified through the CONMEBOL pathway and continues its tradition of being a competitive and hard-to-beat World Cup side.

Confederation: South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

Coach: Daniel Garnero (projected)

Best World Cup Finish: Quarter-finals (2010)

World Cup Appearances: 9 (including 2026)

Team Identity: Defensive discipline, counterattacking football, and strong set-piece threat

Paraguay Key Players to Watch at the World Cup

Miguel Almirón (Midfielder/Forward, Newcastle United): The main creative and attacking threat, offering pace, dribbling, and goal contributions.

Julio Enciso (Forward, Brighton): Young attacking talent capable of unlocking defenses with creativity and direct play.

Gustavo Gómez (Defender, Palmeiras): Defensive leader known for aerial dominance and organization at the back.

Rogelio Funes Mori (Forward, Monterrey): Physical striker providing presence and finishing ability in the box.

Paraguay World Cup History

Paraguay has a long World Cup history marked by resilience and competitiveness. Their best performance came in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals before narrowly losing to Spain, the eventual champions.

They are known for producing disciplined teams that are difficult to beat, even against stronger opposition.

Paraguay 2026 World Cup Opponents

United States: Host nation with strong attacking depth and home advantage.

Türkiye: Technically skilled European side with attacking flexibility and energy.

Australia: Physically strong and organized team with tournament experience.

Group D is highly competitive, and small margins will likely decide qualification spots.

Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule, Kick-Off Times, Full Match Fixtures, Venues

All Times (ET, CT, MT, PT)

June 12, 2026

USA vs Paraguay

Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
Kick-off: 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM MT / 6:00 PM PT

June 19, 2026

Türkiye vs Paraguay

Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area), USA
Kick-off: 12:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM CT / 10:00 PM MT / 9:00 PM PT (June 20 local time)

June 25, 2026

Paraguay vs Australia

Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area), USA
Kick-off: 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM PT

How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Paraguay, TV Channel, Live Streaming

TV Network: Telefuturo and Tigo Sports are provide full national broadcast coverage.

Live Stream: Tigo Sports Live and FIFA+ are stream matches live across Paraguay.

Paraguay World Cup Coaching and Tactics

Paraguay typically plays a compact, defensively structured system focused on organization, physical duels, and quick transitions. Their approach prioritizes stability first, with attacking opportunities often coming from set pieces or counterattacks.

Paraguay World Cup Expectations and Predictions

Paraguay’s primary objective is to compete strongly in a balanced Group D and fight for a top-two finish. While not favorites, they are capable of causing upsets and turning tight matches in their favor.

A strong defensive record will be key to any chance of progression.

Venue and Travel Notes

Paraguay’s matches are split between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, both major West Coast venues with large stadium capacities and strong football atmospheres.

Supporters are expected to travel in moderate numbers, particularly from South America and diaspora communities in the United States.

Source: FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, CONMEBOL, ESPN, and football reference materials. Fixtures and broadcast details remain subject to final confirmation.