Netherlands vs Paraguay
Netherlands vs Paraguay preview
Netherlands vs Paraguay pits Netherlands (FIFA #7) against Paraguay (#47) in Group J on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Levi's Stadium. Netherlands go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Paraguay have quarter-finals (2010) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Levi's Stadium (capacity 68,500) is the open-roof home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). It sits 7m above sea level in San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara). June/July temperatures in San Francisco Bay Area average a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Netherlands have appeared at 11 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, DNQ, Runner-up, 3rd, 3rd). Paraguay have appeared at 9 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, Group, QF). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Netherlands vs Paraguay — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Netherlands | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #7 | #47 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CONMEBOL |
| WC appearances | 11 | 9 |
| Best WC finish | Runner-up (1974, 1978, 2010) | Quarter-finals (2010) |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, DNQ, Runner-up, 3rd, 3rd | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, Group, QF |
| Captain | Virgil van Dijk | Gustavo Gómez |
| Manager | Ronald Koeman | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Players to watch | Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo | Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Diego Gómez |
Get live Netherlands vs Paraguay data
// Fetch live data for Netherlands vs Paraguay
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-22',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Netherlands vs Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands vs Paraguay is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, kicking off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara).
What stage is Netherlands vs Paraguay?
Netherlands vs Paraguay is a Group Stage fixture in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Netherlands vs Paraguay?
Levi's Stadium (capacity 68,500, opened 2014, open roof, natural grass) in San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara) hosts Netherlands vs Paraguay.
Who is favoured to win Netherlands vs Paraguay?
Netherlands go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #7, with Paraguay ranked #47. Netherlands's best World Cup finish is Runner-up (1974, 1978, 2010); Paraguay's is Quarter-finals (2010). Live odds for Netherlands vs Paraguay are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Netherlands vs Paraguay?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Netherlands vs Paraguay in my timezone?
Netherlands vs Paraguay kicks off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Netherlands vs Paraguay stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-22) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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