🇵🇾 Paraguay
World Cup 2026 | Group D | Power rating | World rank #35
About Paraguay
Paraguay are a famously stubborn, defensively resolute South American outfit. A CONMEBOL side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1724 -35th of the 48 teams -in Group D.
Their high point was the 2010 World Cup quarter-final, and they are traditionally hard to beat. Compact, combative and organised, thriving on set pieces and counterattacks.
Drawn alongside United States, Türkiye and Australia, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with United States. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Paraguay return as a disciplined, combative CONMEBOL side.
World Cup history
Paraguay are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals. They have a history of awkward, low-margin tournament football.
Recent form
Paraguay qualified sixth in CONMEBOL, enough for a direct berth in the expanded format, with high-profile qualifying wins over Brazil and Argentina.
2026 World Cup angle
They open Group D against co-host United States and can make the group uncomfortable with compact defending and direct attacking moments. Their main task is turning defensive structure into enough goals.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Paraguay model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇺🇸 United States FT | 1 : 4 | -- |
| vs 🇹🇷 Türkiye FT | 1 : 0 | -- |
| vs 🇦🇺 Australia FT | 0 : 0 | -- |