Paraguay
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group C · vs United States, Australia, UEFA Playoff C
FIFA Rank
#52
WC Titles
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WC Apps
9
Best Result
Quarter-finals (2010)
Star Player
Miguel Almirón
About Paraguay
Paraguay, with its capital in Asunción and a population of 7 million, is known for the Chaco wilderness, Itaipu Dam, and passionate football culture. Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America, and Guaraní is the only indigenous language in the Americas spoken by a majority of non-indigenous people.
In football, the La Albirroja are a 9-time World Cup participant with their best result being Quarter-finals (2010). Their World Cup journey began in 1930, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Miguel Almirón as their talisman under head coach Alfredo Arzamendia. Paraguay reached the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals without conceding a goal in the group stage, a remarkable defensive run.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Paraguay at 4 out of 10, ranking them #31 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group C, they face United States, Australia in what has been categorized as a highly competitive group (difficulty 7/10).
The current La Albirroja squad features 29 players, with the final 26-man World Cup roster to be announced in May 2026. Paraguay have 3 confirmed group stage matches scheduled across the tournament.
Paraguay supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.
Key Player
Miguel Almirón
La Albirroja · FIFA #52
Head Coach
Alfredo Arzamendia
Home: Estadio Defensores del Chaco
Group C Battle Preview
Head-to-head records against each group opponent
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The USA hammered Paraguay 3-0 at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea, but the all-time record is perfectly even. Paraguay's defensive resilience — they went unbeaten in the 2010 group stage without conceding — makes them tough opponents regardless of venue advantage. This could be a tight, tactical affair.
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Australia and Paraguay are both fighting to progress from a group dominated by the USA. Their meeting could be the decisive match for second place. Paraguay's South American qualifying grit versus Australia's improving Asian football credentials — this is a clash of rising powers from different hemispheres.
View match preview →How Paraguay Qualified
Paraguay qualified through CONMEBOL South American qualification, returning to the World Cup after missing the last two editions.
Paraguay Tactical Identity
Under Alfredo Arzamendia, Paraguay bring a distinctive tactical approach to the 2026 World Cup. La Albirroja will look to impose their style on group-stage opponents while managing the physical demands of the expanded tournament format.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Paraguay at 4.0/10 (ranked #31 overall), classifying them as an outside contender in the Underdog tier. Their strongest factor is group-stage preparation while their current FIFA ranking position represents their biggest challenge.
2026 Tournament Outlook
Paraguay face a extremely challenging Group C draw against United States, Australia. With the expanded 48-team format sending the top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams through to the Round of 32, La Albirroja will be targeting a minimum of two victories to secure safe passage.
Match Schedule
3 confirmed matches
USA
Paraguay
Group C
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
Squad (29)
Current national team squad. Final World Cup roster announced May 2026.
Goalkeepers(3)
Defenders(10)
Midfielders(9)
Forwards(7)
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Group Stage Opponents
UEFA Playoff C
UEFA
Playoff — TBD March 2026
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