Nigeria vs Paraguay
Nigeria vs Paraguay preview
Nigeria vs Paraguay pits Nigeria (FIFA #34) against Paraguay (#47) in Group J on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Lumen Field. Nigeria go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Paraguay have quarter-finals (2010) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740) is the open-roof home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). It sits 17m above sea level in Seattle. June/July temperatures in Seattle average a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Nigeria have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, Group, R16, R16, Group). 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.
Nigeria 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 | Nigeria | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #34 | #47 |
| Confederation | CAF | CONMEBOL |
| WC appearances | 7 | 9 |
| Best WC finish | Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014) | Quarter-finals (2010) |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, Group, R16, R16, Group | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, Group, QF |
| Captain | William Troost-Ekong | Gustavo Gómez |
| Manager | Eric Chelle | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Players to watch | Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi | Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Diego Gómez |
Get live Nigeria vs Paraguay data
// Fetch live data for Nigeria vs Paraguay
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-28',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Frequently Asked Questions
When is Nigeria vs Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup?
Nigeria vs Paraguay is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle.
What stage is Nigeria vs Paraguay?
Nigeria vs Paraguay is a Group Stage fixture in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Nigeria vs Paraguay?
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740, opened 2002, open roof, hybrid grass) in Seattle hosts Nigeria vs Paraguay.
Who is favoured to win Nigeria vs Paraguay?
Nigeria go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #34, with Paraguay ranked #47. Nigeria's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014); Paraguay's is Quarter-finals (2010). Live odds for Nigeria vs Paraguay are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Nigeria 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 Nigeria vs Paraguay in my timezone?
Nigeria vs Paraguay kicks off at Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Nigeria vs Paraguay stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-28) 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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