Paraguay
Paraguay is a national team from South America (CONMEBOL).
Paraguay have played at the World Cup 9 times (first in 1930, most recently in 2026). Best result: quarter-finals (2010). Record at the finals: 32 matches, 8 wins, 12 draws, 12 defeats, goals 33–44. Top scorer: Nelson Cuevas (3 goals).
As a host nation, Paraguay is already qualified for the centenary World Cup of 2030.
The squad pool on this page lists 25 players, built from recent competitive line-ups. Most appearances in that window: Gustavo Gómez (20); most goals: Julio Enciso (4).
Coach in the latest data: Gustavo Alfaro.
- Champions
- 0
- World Cups played
- 9
- Confederation
- CONMEBOL
Every World Cup appearance
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| World Cup 1930 | Group stage |
| World Cup 1950 | Group stage |
| World Cup 1958 | Group stage |
| World Cup 1986 | Round of 16 |
| World Cup 1998 | Round of 16 |
| World Cup 2002 | Round of 16 |
| World Cup 2006 | Group stage |
| World Cup 2010 | Quarter-finals |
| World Cup 2026 | Round of 16 |
Top scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nelson Cuevas | 3 |
| Florencio Amarilla | 2 |
| Jorge Lino Romero | 2 |
| José Parodi | 2 |
| Juan Bautista Agüero | 2 |
| Roberto Cabañas | 2 |
| Romerito | 2 |
| Antolín Alcaraz | 1 |
| Atilio López | 1 |
| Cayetano Ré | 1 |
Upcoming matches
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13 November 2026 | Singapore vs Paraguay | Friendlies |
| 17 November 2026 | Japan vs Paraguay | Friendlies |
Predict these matches in the free score game
Squad
| Player | Pos | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatito Fernández | GK | 11 | 1,025 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Orlando Gill | GK | 6 | 575 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Carlos Miguel | GK | 6 | 556 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Gustavo Gómez | DEF | 20 | 1,877 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Omar Alderete | DEF | 18 | 1,578 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Junior Alonso | DEF | 17 | 1,484 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Juan Cáceres | DEF | 17 | 1,401 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Fabián Balbuena | DEF | 10 | 760 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Gustavo Velázquez | DEF | 10 | 595 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Robert Rojas | DEF | 5 | 261 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Andrés Cubas | MID | 18 | 1,640 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Miguel Almirón | MID | 19 | 1,580 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Diego Gómez | MID | 17 | 1,203 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Mathias Villasanti | MID | 15 | 774 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Matías Galarza | MID | 11 | 767 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Damián Bobadilla | MID | 13 | 716 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Matías Espinoza | MID | 4 | 367 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Alejandro Romero | MID | 13 | 261 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Agustín Sández | MID | 4 | 232 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Julio Enciso | FWD | 15 | 1,199 | 4 | 3 | — |
| Ramón Sosa | FWD | 18 | 903 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Antonio Sanabria | FWD | 15 | 760 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Gabriel Ávalos | FWD | 15 | 581 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Isidro Pitta | FWD | 6 | 266 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Alex Arce | FWD | 7 | 250 | 0 | 0 | — |
Latest starting line-up
Formation: 4-4-2 · Coach: Gustavo Alfaro · 3 October 2026 · Colombia 1–0
| # | Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | O. Gill | GK | 7.3 |
| 4 | J. Caceres | DEF | 7.2 |
| 15 | G. Gomez | DEF | 7.0 |
| 3 | O. Alderete | DEF | 7.5 |
| 6 | J. Alonso | DEF | 7.7 |
| 17 | H. F. Cuenca Martinez | MID | 6.9 |
| 8 | D. Gomez | MID | 7.7 |
| 14 | A. Cubas | MID | 7.2 |
| 10 | M. Almiron | MID | 6.9 |
| 9 | H. A. Benitez | — | |
| 19 | J. Enciso | FWD | 6.3 |
Legends and former regulars
| Player | Caps | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Paulo da Silva | 148 | 2000–2017 |
| Justo Villar | 120 | 1999–2018 |
| Roque Santa Cruz | 112 | 1999–2016 |
| Carlos Gamarra | 110 | 1993–2006 |
| Cristian Riveros | 101 | 2005–2018 |
| Roberto Acuña | 100 | 1993–2011 |
| Denis Caniza | 100 | 1996–2010 |
| Nelson Cuevas | — | 2002–2006 |
| Roberto Cabañas | — | 1986–1986 |
| Romerito | — | 1986–1986 |
| Florencio Amarilla | — | 1958–1958 |
| Jorge Lino Romero | — | 1958–1958 |
Match reports on this site
| Date | Match | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2026 | Paraguay 0–1 France | World Cup 2026 | Round of 16 |
| 29 June 2026 | Germany 1–1 (pens 3–4) Paraguay | World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 |
| 25 June 2026 | Paraguay 0–0 Australia | World Cup 2026 | Group stage · Group D |
| 19 June 2026 | Türkiye 0–1 Paraguay | World Cup 2026 | Group stage · Group D |
| 12 June 2026 | USA 4–1 Paraguay | World Cup 2026 | Group stage · Group D |
| 3 July 2010 | Paraguay 0–1 Spain | World Cup 2010 | Quarter-final |
| 29 June 2010 | Paraguay 0–0 (pens 5–3) Japan | World Cup 2010 | Round of 16 |
| 24 June 2010 | Paraguay 0–0 New Zealand | World Cup 2010 | Group stage · Group F |
| 20 June 2010 | Slovakia 0–2 Paraguay | World Cup 2010 | Group stage · Group F |
| 14 June 2010 | Italy 1–1 Paraguay | World Cup 2010 | Group stage · Group F |
| 20 June 2006 | Paraguay 2–0 Trinidad & Tobago | World Cup 2006 | Group stage · Group B |
| 15 June 2006 | Sweden 1–0 Paraguay | World Cup 2006 | Group stage · Group B |
| 10 June 2006 | England 1–0 Paraguay | World Cup 2006 | Group stage · Group B |
| 15 June 2002 | Germany 1–0 Paraguay | World Cup 2002 | Round of 16 |
| 12 June 2002 | Slovenia 1–3 Paraguay | World Cup 2002 | Group stage · Group B |
| 7 June 2002 | Spain 3–1 Paraguay | World Cup 2002 | Group stage · Group B |
| 2 June 2002 | Paraguay 2–2 South Africa | World Cup 2002 | Group stage · Group B |
| 28 June 1998 | France 1–0 (a.e.t.) Paraguay | World Cup 1998 | Round of 16 |
| 24 June 1998 | Nigeria 1–3 Paraguay | World Cup 1998 | Group stage · Group D |
| 19 June 1998 | Spain 0–0 Paraguay | World Cup 1998 | Group stage · Group D |
| 12 June 1998 | Paraguay 0–0 Bulgaria | World Cup 1998 | Group stage · Group D |
| 18 June 1986 | England 3–0 Paraguay | World Cup 1986 | Round of 16 |
| 11 June 1986 | Paraguay 2–2 Belgium | World Cup 1986 | Group stage · Group B |
| 7 June 1986 | Mexico 1–1 Paraguay | World Cup 1986 | Group stage · Group B |
| 4 June 1986 | Paraguay 1–0 Iraq | World Cup 1986 | Group stage · Group B |
| 15 June 1958 | Paraguay 3–3 Yugoslavia | World Cup 1958 | Group stage · Group 2 |
| 11 June 1958 | Paraguay 3–2 Scotland | World Cup 1958 | Group stage · Group 2 |
| 8 June 1958 | France 7–3 Paraguay | World Cup 1958 | Group stage · Group 2 |
| 2 July 1950 | Italy 2–0 Paraguay | World Cup 1950 | Group stage · Group 3 |
| 29 June 1950 | Sweden 2–2 Paraguay | World Cup 1950 | Group stage · Group 3 |
| 20 July 1930 | Paraguay 1–0 Belgium | World Cup 1930 | Group stage · Group 4 |
| 17 July 1930 | USA 3–0 Paraguay | World Cup 1930 | Group stage · Group 4 |