The Paraguay national football team, known as La Albirroja because of their red-and-white striped jerseys, is one of South America’s respected football sides. They first played in the FIFA World Cup in 1930 and, over the decades, have made nine World Cup appearances including 2026. Their best tournament run came in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals, where they were narrowly defeated by eventual champions Spain — a performance still celebrated in Paraguayan football lore.
After missing out on the 2014, 2018, and 2022 tournaments, Paraguay ended a 16-year absence from the World Cup by qualifying for 2026. They secured their spot with a crucial 0–0 draw against Ecuador on September 5, 2025 — a match that sparked national celebrations and even a declared holiday in Paraguay.
Group Stage — Group D
In the Group Stage, Paraguay has been drawn into Group D along with:
United States — host nation and one of CONCACAF’s most recognized teams.
Australia — a consistent World Cup participant with strong discipline.
Turkey – A passionate and unpredictable European team known for its attacking style and historic third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup 2002.
Paraguay’s first match in the group will be against the United States on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. They will then face the European playoff winner on June 20 and conclude the group stage against Australia on June 25.
Group D
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |