Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
La Albirroja compete in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CONMEBOL qualifier.
Paraguay's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at Seed #14, Paraguay are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Group D is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Paraguay: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group D is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Paraguay match of the World Cup is scheduled for Friday, June 12 against United States at SoFi Stadium.
Group D draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Paraguay face in Group D.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay (this page) | #14 | CONMEBOL |
| United States | #13 | CONCACAF |
| Australia | #15 | AFC |
| Turkiye | #16 | UEFA |
Paraguay 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Paraguay World Cup history
Paraguay have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Paraguay data via API
// Fetch Paraguay World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=paraguay',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay is in Group D alongside United States, Australia, Turkiye. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group D is #15.
Who is Paraguay's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Paraguay's best World Cup finish?
Paraguay's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Paraguay's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Paraguay qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONMEBOL qualifier. They came through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway.
What is Paraguay's current Draw sloting?
Paraguay are seeded #14 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at Seed #14, Paraguay are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Paraguay's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group D is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Sitting at Seed #14, Paraguay are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Paraguay fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Paraguay World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Paraguay going back to their first tournament.
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