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Confederation: CONMEBOL • 2026 Group: Group D
The Paraguay national football team represents Paraguay in men's international football and competes under CONMEBOL. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group D.
Paraguay has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 8 times. Their best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals. On this page, Paraguay is listed at 40th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 8th.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group D (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: Quarter-finals; confederation: CONMEBOL |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 40th |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 8th |
Under head coach Gustavo Alfaro, Paraguay sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Paraguay usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Gustavo Alfaro
Paraguay is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Roberto Fernández |
| Defenders | Gustavo Velázquez, Juan Cáceres, Alexis Duarte, Júnior Alonso |
| Midfielders | Ramón Sosa, Diego Gómez, Miguel Almirón |
| Attackers | Antonio Sanabria, Álex Arce, Julio Enciso |
Paraguay's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Puma. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Paraguay competes under CONMEBOL and is currently mapped to Group D for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 40th and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: Quarter-finals; confederation: CONMEBOL.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Paraguay has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group D on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against USA, Playoff Winner C, and Australia.
Gustavo Alfaro is listed as the head coach of Paraguay for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Paraguay is shown at 40th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 8th.
