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World Cup 2026 · Group D · FIFA #40
Paraguay
- Group
- D
- FIFA Rank
- #40
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group D · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 | 3 |
Paraguay's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇺🇸 United States vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See United States's team page →
Matchday 2 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇹🇷 Türkiye vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Türkiye's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇵🇾 Paraguay vs 🇦🇺 Australia
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Australia's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 5-3-2 in tighter knockouts
Pivot
Andrés Cubas
Attacking focus
Miguel Almirón · Antonio Sanabria
Identity
Alfaro's pragmatic CONMEBOL revival built around defensive solidity
Key players
Miguel Almirón
Gustavo Gómez
Antonio Sanabria
Andrés Cubas
Paraguay at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 9 (incl. 2026) | Quarter-final |
How to watch Paraguay
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: Tigo Sports · TVR
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Paraguay World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Paraguay play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Paraguay's tournament begins Jun 12, 2026 against United States at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (01:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Paraguay's coach at World Cup 2026?
Gustavo Alfaro.
What group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group D with United States, Türkiye, Australia.
What is Paraguay's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#40 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Paraguay ever reached a World Cup Quarter-final?
Paraguay's best finish is Quarter-final. They have appeared at 9 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Paraguay's captain at World Cup 2026?
Gustavo Gómez.
Where can I watch Paraguay's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; Tigo Sports · TVR in Paraguay.