Paraguay
The Paraguay national football team, nicknamed La Albirroja, represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions, and are controlled by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (English: Paraguayan Football Association). Paraguay is a member of CONMEBOL. Wikipedia
| Official name | Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol |
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| Stadium | Paraguay |
| Founded | 1906 (age 120) |
| FIFA Ranking | 40 Place |
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Goal Peter Beardsley 56', England-Paraguay 2:0
Goal W. Oruma 11', Nigeria-Paraguay 1:1
Goal Roberto Cabañas 76', Paraguay-Belgium 2:2
Goal Roberto Cabañas 50', Paraguay-Belgium 1:1
Goal J. Romero 85', Mexico-Paraguay 1:1
Goal J. Romero 35', Paraguay-Iraq 1:0
Goal Oliver Neuville 88', Germany-Paraguay 1:0
Goal J. Campos 73', Slovenia-Paraguay 1:2
Goal N. Cuevas 65', Slovenia-Paraguay 1:1
Goal M. Acimovic 45', Slovenia-Paraguay 1:0
Goal Fernando Morientes 69', Spain-Paraguay 2:1
Own goal Carles Puyol 10', Spain-Paraguay 0:1
USMNT"s First World Cup Opponent Suffers Injury Blow to Star Player
Sports Illustrated15 hours
Paraguay may not be at full-strength for its World Cup opener against the USMNT next Friday
Sports Illustrated
USMNT"s First World Cup Game Thrown Into Jeopardy by Stadium Strike
Sports Illustrated15 hours
The Stars and Stripes are scheduled to kick off Group D against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on Friday
Sports Illustrated
Paraguay star Enciso injured in World Cup warm-up
Yahoo17 hours
Paraguay forward Julio Enciso's World Cup is in doubt after he was injured during a 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua
Yahoo
World Cup 2026: Paraguay attacker Julio Enciso injured in warm-up friendly
BBC Sport18 hours
"Hopefully it's nothing serious and just the result of an impact, and that we can keep him and get him back to full fitness," Alfaro said. "He suffered a double injury: first to his side and then to his lower back, which affected his quadriceps.
BBC Sport
A World Cup dream shattered? Paraguay's talisman suffers serious injury and leaves the pitch in tears
dailysports.net21 hours
The Paraguay national team is teetering on the brink of a crushing loss right before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
dailysports.net
World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group
Yahoo2 days
Is this the most open group at the 2026 World Cup? It’s certainly right up there. Co-hosts United States are the top seeds and the favourites to progress as Group D winners, but the other contenders will also fancy their chances.
Yahoo
USMNT 2026 World Cup Shirt Numbers: Pulisic, McKennie Headline Reveal
Sports Illustrated3 days
The U.S. men"s national team kicks off World Cup play against Paraguay on June 12.
Sports Illustrated
World Cup 2026: Omar Alderete and Diego Gomez in Paraguay squad
BBC Sport6 days
Goalkeepers: Roberto Junior Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia)
BBC Sport
The Four Burning Questions the USMNT Must Answer Ahead of the World Cup
Sports Illustrated3 weeks
The USMNT open the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles
Sports Illustrated
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Roberto Fernández | age 38 |  |
| 12 |
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Orlando Gill | age 25 |  |
| 22 |
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Gaston Olveira | age 33 |  |
| Defender | ||||
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Víctor Velázquez | age 35 | |
| 3 |
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Omar Alderete | age 29 | |
| 4 |
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Juan Cáceres | age 26 |  |
| 5 |
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Fabián Balbuena | age 34 |  |
| 6 |
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Junior Osmar Ignacio Alonso Mujica | age 33 | |
| 15 |
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Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo | age 33 | |
| 26 |
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Alexandro Maidana | age 20 |  |
| Midfielder | ||||
| 7 |
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Ramón Sosa | age 26 | |
| 8 |
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Diego Gómez | age 23 |  |
| 10 |
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Miguel Almirón | age 32 | |
| 11 |
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Mauricio | age 24 | |
| 13 |
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Jose Canale | age 29 |  |
| 14 |
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Adrián Cubas | age 30 |  |
| 16 |
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Damián Bobadilla | age 24 |  |
| 17 |
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Alejandro Romero | age 31 |  |
| 19 |
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Julio Enciso | age 22 | |
| 20 |
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Braian Ojeda | age 25 |  |
| 23 |
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Matías Galarza | age 24 | |
| Forward | ||||
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Antonio Sanabria | age 30 | |
| 18 |
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Alex Arce | age 30 |  |
| 21 |
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Gabriel Ávalos | age 35 |  |
| 24 |
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Gustavo Caballero | age 24 |  |
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Isidro Pitta | age 26 |  |
