Paraguay wants to make a strong impression.

Gustavo Alfaro's team is coming off a good moment after qualifying for the World Cup and will seek to establish themselves in their group, aiming to secure a spot in the round of 16 in this new edition of the World Cup

The Paraguay national team has officially announced its roster for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. There are 26 Paraguayan players preparing to leave South America and go defend the red and white country in the biggest international competition of national teams in the world.

The official call-up of Paraguay for the 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers

• Orlando Gill
• Roberto Jr. Fernández
• Gastón Olveira

Defenders

• Juan José Cáceres
• José Canale
• Fabián Balbuena
• Omar Alderete
• Gustavo Gómez
• Alexandro Maidana
• Junior Alonso
• Gustavo Velázquez

Middfielders

• Braian Ojeda
• Damián Bobadilla
• Andrés Cubas
• Diego Gómez Gómez
• Alejandro Romero Gamarra
• Mauricio Prado
• Matías Galarza
• Ramón Sosa
• Gustavo Caballero

Forwards

• Miguel Almirón
• Gabriel Ávalos
• Isidro Pitta
• Álex Arce
• Julio Enciso
• Antonio Sanabria

Coach

Gustavo Alfaro

Player to follow

Miguel Almirón stands out as one of the undisputed leaders of the Albirroja. The attacking midfielder brings imbalance and international experience, being key both in play creation and high pressing. His leadership on and off the field makes him a fundamental piece for Paraguay's aspirations in the 2026 World Cup. Although there are also players who are having a very good present in their leagues, like Álex Arce or Julio Enciso.

A nation's dream

The team led by Gustavo Alfaro is ready with its list of call-ups to face its last friendlies ahead of the biggest commitment. The match will be against Nicaragua in Paraguay and will kick off their World Cup journey on June 12 against the host nation, the United States. This team stands out for having a great diversity of leagues in the careers of its players; its call-ups come from European leagues such as France, England, Italy, and also from South American leagues like Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay itself.

Paraguay's fixture in the group stage

• United States vs. Paraguay
  • Date: Friday June 12th
  • Time: 6PM 
  • Stadium: SoFi Stadium
• Türkiye vs. Paraguay
  • Date: Friday, June 19th 
  • Time: 8:00PM
  • Stadium: Levi's Stadium 
• Paraguay vs. Australia
  • Date: Thursday, June 25th
  • Time: 7:00PM 
  • Stadium: Levi's Stadium 

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