Paraguay World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA PAR · Group D · Head coach: Gustavo Julio Alfaro
Guaraní football returns after missing 2014, 2018 and 2022. Paraguay lean on defensive tradition and counter-attacking pride. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Paraguay travel with 26 players in Group D, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group D with co-host USA, Australia and UEFA playoff. Paraguay target points vs Australia and playoff. Gustavo Julio Alfaro leads the side with a clear tactical identity: Deep 4-4-2 block, rapid counters through wide forwards, physical duels and time-wasting mastery in hot climates.
CONMEBOL's 18-game marathon. Paraguay grinded results in Montevideo, La Paz and Buenos Aires. 2010. Quarter-finals (last knockout run); missed last three editions. FIFA's published shirt names include SANABRIA, R. GAMARRA, ARCE and ENCISO among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with Brazilian Série A clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 FERNANDEZ (Cerro Porteño (PAR)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Host nation energy at full volume. Paraguay must silence early waves. Round of 32; quarter-finals if draw opens like 2010.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | FERNANDEZ | Cerro Porteño (PAR) |
| 2 | DF | VELÁZQUEZ | Cerro Porteño (PAR) |
| 3 | DF | ALDERETE | Sunderland AFC (ENG) |
| 4 | DF | CÁCERES | FC Dynamo Moscow (RUS) |
| 5 | DF | BALBUENA | Grêmio FBPA (BRA) |
| 6 | DF | ALONSO | Atlético Mineiro (BRA) |
| 7 | MF | SOSA | SE Palmeiras (BRA) |
| 8 | MF | D. GOMEZ | Brighton & Hove Albion FC (ENG) |
| 9 | FW | SANABRIA | US Cremonese (ITA) |
| 10 | MF | M. ALMIRÓN | Atlanta United FC (USA) |
| 11 | MF | MAURICIO | SE Palmeiras (BRA) |
| 12 | GK | O. GILL | CA San Lorenzo (ARG) |
| 13 | DF | CANALE | CA Lanús (ARG) |
| 14 | MF | CUBAS | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) |
| 15 | DF | G. GOMEZ | SE Palmeiras (BRA) |
| 16 | MF | BOBADILLA | São Paulo FC (BRA) |
| 17 | FW | R. GAMARRA | Al Ain FC (UAE) |
| 18 | FW | ARCE | CS Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) |
| 19 | FW | ENCISO | RC Strasbourg (FRA) |
| 20 | MF | OJEDA | Orlando City SC (USA) |
| 21 | FW | AVALOS | CA Independiente (ARG) |
| 22 | GK | OLIVEIRA | Club Olimpia (PAR) |
| 23 | MF | GALARZA | Atlanta United FC (USA) |
| 24 | MF | CABALLERO | Portsmouth FC (ENG) |
| 25 | FW | PITTA | Red Bull Bragantino (BRA) |
| 26 | DF | MAIDANA | CA Talleres (ARG) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Albirroja players made Paraguay's official 2026 list?
Paraguay (PAR) registered 26 players on 2026-06-03 from CONMEBOL qualifying. Co-host USA, Australia and Türkiye sit in Group D, and South American call-ups are in the table with shirt numbers.
Who is Paraguay's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Gustavo Julio Alfaro (Argentina) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. Deep 4-4-2 block, rapid counters through wide forwards, physical duels and time-wasting mastery in hot climates.
What is a realistic target for Paraguay at World Cup 2026?
Round of 32; quarter-finals if draw opens like 2010. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Paraguay World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Paraguay squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Paraguay's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.