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Paraguay
FIFA #41
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Highest rank: 8(Jul 18, 2001)
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Estadio ueno Defensores del ChacoAsunción
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Paraguay is the men's national football team, currently ranked #41 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Asunción, playing their home matches at Estadio ueno Defensores del Chaco. Follow Paraguay on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Julio Enciso has been the standout performer for Paraguay in league play this season with a rating of 8.20. Matías Galarza and Juan Cáceres have also impressed with ratings of 8.07 and 7.43 respectively.
Mauricio leads Paraguay's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Matías Galarza has contributed 1.
Julio Enciso is the chief creator for Paraguay in league play with 2 assists this season.
Paraguay have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Greece, a 1-2 loss to Morocco, and a 4-0 win against Nicaragua. In the World Cup Grp. D, they faced a 1-4 loss to USA, and a 1-0 win against Turkiye.
Recent results for Paraguay:
- March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win at Greece
- March 31, 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Morocco
- June 5, 2026: Friendlies - 4-0 win vs Nicaragua
- June 13, 2026: World Cup Grp. D - 1-4 loss at USA
- June 20, 2026: World Cup Grp. D - 1-0 win at Turkiye
Upcoming fixtures for Paraguay:
- June 26, 2026: World Cup Grp. D - vs Australia
Paraguay currently sits in 3rd place in the World Cup (Grp. D) with 3 points from 2 matches (1W 0D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Turkiye | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Algeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 5 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 6 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | DR Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 10 | Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 11 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Paraguay's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Roberto Fernández (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gastón Olveira (Olimpia). Defenders: Gustavo Velázquez (Cerro Porteno), Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Juan Cáceres (Dinamo Moscow), Fabián Balbuena (Gremio), Júnior Alonso (Atletico MG), José Canale (Lanus), Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres). Midfielders: Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion), Mauricio (Palmeiras), Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Damián Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Alejandro Romero (Al-Ain), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Braian Ojeda (Orlando City), Matías Galarza (Atlanta United). Forwards: Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United), Álex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Isidro Pitta (Red Bull Bragantino).
Gustavo Alfaro is the current head coach of Paraguay. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 48% win rate across 21 matches, averaging 1.71 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Daniel Garnero managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 2 wins from 10 matches (20% win rate). Guillermo Barros Schelotto managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 4 wins from 17 matches (24% win rate). Other former coaches include Eduardo Berizzo, Gustavo Morínigo, Juan Osorio, Francisco Arce, and Ramón Díaz.
Paraguay plays their home matches at Estadio ueno Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, which has a capacity of 42,354.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Paraguay, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Paraguay to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
FIFA rank
41
Highest rank: 8(Jul 18, 2001)
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- Qualification next stage
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Coach win percentagePoints per game
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About
Paraguay is the men's national football team, currently ranked #41 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Asunción, playing their home matches at Estadio ueno Defensores del Chaco. Follow Paraguay on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Julio Enciso has been the standout performer for Paraguay in league play this season with a rating of 8.20. Matías Galarza and Juan Cáceres have also impressed with ratings of 8.07 and 7.43 respectively.
Mauricio leads Paraguay's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Matías Galarza has contributed 1.
Julio Enciso is the chief creator for Paraguay in league play with 2 assists this season.
Paraguay have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Greece, a 1-2 loss to Morocco, and a 4-0 win against Nicaragua. In the World Cup Grp. D, they faced a 1-4 loss to USA, and a 1-0 win against Turkiye.
Recent results for Paraguay:
- March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win at Greece
- March 31, 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Morocco
- June 5, 2026: Friendlies - 4-0 win vs Nicaragua
- June 13, 2026: World Cup Grp. D - 1-4 loss at USA
- June 20, 2026: World Cup Grp. D - 1-0 win at Turkiye
Upcoming fixtures for Paraguay:
- June 26, 2026: World Cup Grp. D - vs Australia
Paraguay currently sits in 3rd place in the World Cup (Grp. D) with 3 points from 2 matches (1W 0D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Turkiye | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Algeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 5 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 6 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | DR Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 10 | Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 11 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Paraguay's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Roberto Fernández (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gastón Olveira (Olimpia). Defenders: Gustavo Velázquez (Cerro Porteno), Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Juan Cáceres (Dinamo Moscow), Fabián Balbuena (Gremio), Júnior Alonso (Atletico MG), José Canale (Lanus), Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres). Midfielders: Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion), Mauricio (Palmeiras), Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Damián Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Alejandro Romero (Al-Ain), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Braian Ojeda (Orlando City), Matías Galarza (Atlanta United). Forwards: Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United), Álex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Isidro Pitta (Red Bull Bragantino).
Gustavo Alfaro is the current head coach of Paraguay. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 48% win rate across 21 matches, averaging 1.71 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Daniel Garnero managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 2 wins from 10 matches (20% win rate). Guillermo Barros Schelotto managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 4 wins from 17 matches (24% win rate). Other former coaches include Eduardo Berizzo, Gustavo Morínigo, Juan Osorio, Francisco Arce, and Ramón Díaz.
Paraguay plays their home matches at Estadio ueno Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, which has a capacity of 42,354.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Paraguay, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Paraguay to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.