Group D · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇵🇾 Paraguay at World Cup 2026
Paraguay enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group D alongside United States, Australia, Turkey. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group D
Confederation
CONMEBOL
World Cups
9
Best result
Quarterfinals (2010)
Host nation
No
Paraguay group-stage fixtures
Paraguay plays three group-stage matches in Group D. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jun 12 | 21:00 ET | 🇺🇸 United States vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Group D | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 31 | Jun 19 | 23:00 ET | 🇹🇷 Turkey vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Group D | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
| 60 | Jun 25 | 22:00 ET | 🇵🇾 Paraguay vs 🇦🇺 Australia | Group D | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
Group D opponents
Click any team to see their full fixture list and group context.
Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay alcanzó cuartos de final en Sudáfrica 2010 bajo la dirección de Gerardo Martino. "La Albirroja" es conocida por su disciplina defensiva y espíritu competitivo, capaz de plantar cara a cualquier rival en un torneo mundialista.
In 2026, Paraguay faces United States, Australia, Turkey in the group stage. The top two teams in Group D qualify directly to the Round of 32. Even a third-place finish could be enough if Paraguay post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does Paraguay qualify from Group D?
In the 2026 World Cup group stage, teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The maximum from 3 matches is 9 points.
1st or 2nd in Group D
Automatic Round of 32 spot
3rd in Group D with a strong record
Potential Round of 32 spot (if top-8 third)
4th in Group D
Eliminated after group stage
Tiebreakers within the group follow this order: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head points → head-to-head goal difference → disciplinary record → FIFA draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay is in Group D with United States, Australia, Turkey.
When does Paraguay play its first World Cup 2026 match?
Paraguay opens the group stage on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 21:00 ET at sofi.
How can Paraguay qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams in Group D advance automatically to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, so Paraguay can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has Paraguay appeared in?
Paraguay has appeared in 9 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Quarterfinals (2010).
What is Paraguay's best World Cup result?
Paraguay's best result is Quarterfinals (2010).
Is Paraguay a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
No — Paraguay qualified through their continental qualifying campaign.
How many matches does Paraguay play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Paraguay plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group D opponents: United States, Australia, Turkey. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.