🇵🇾 Paraguay — Country Guide, World Cup 2026

The Guaraní

How They Play

Hard-working, organized, and difficult to break down — Paraguay plays with a competitive nastiness that has historically punched well above their weight.

Star Player

Miguel Almirón

Fun Fact

Paraguay reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2010 — their best ever result — beating Japan along the way before losing to Spain on penalties.

World Cup 2026 Outlook

Almirón brings Premier League quality to a hardworking squad — competitive but unlikely to advance past the group stage.