The story
The Paraguay national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the La Albirroja, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 41 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CONMEBOL to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Stubborn, streetwise South Americans who make every match a battle.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Paraguay will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group D and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group D. The connection between Julio Enciso and Miguel Almirón is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Julio Enciso - the clinical playmaker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Paraguay are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
美国 
巴拉圭 美国 4-1 巴拉圭
美国 4-1 巴拉圭. D 组. Mercedes-Benz Stadium，亚特兰大. 6月13日周六.
Turkiye 巴拉圭 Turkiye 0-1 巴拉圭
Turkiye 0-1 巴拉圭. D 组. Gillette Stadium，波士顿. 6月19日周五.
澳大利亚 巴拉圭 澳大利亚 0-0 巴拉圭
澳大利亚 0-0 巴拉圭. D 组. Gillette Stadium，波士顿. 6月23日周二.
德国 巴拉圭 德国 点球 1-1 点球 巴拉圭
德国 点球 1-1 点球 巴拉圭. 三十二强. Hard Rock Stadium，迈阿密. 6月29日周一.
法国 巴拉圭 法国 1-0 巴拉圭
法国 1-0 巴拉圭. 十六强. Lincoln Financial Field，Philadelphia. 7月4日周六.