Histórico em Copas
Paraguay (La Albirroja) has appeared at 8 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of R16 1986, 1998, 2002, 2010. Founded in 1906, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CONMEBOL pool, coached by Gustavo Alfaro.
- Participações8
- Títulos mundiais0
- Melhor campanhaR16 1986, 1998, 2002, 2010
- TreinadorGustavo Alfaro
- Fundada em1906
- FIFACONMEBOL
Jogadores estrela
- Miguel Almirón
- Julio Enciso
- Antonio Sanabria
- Omar Alderete
- Gustavo Gómez
Caminho até o título
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Paraguay won the World Cup?
Paraguay has not won the World Cup. Best finish: R16 1986, 1998, 2002, 2010.
Who is the head coach of Paraguay?
Gustavo Alfaro leads Paraguay into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Paraguay played in the World Cup?
Paraguay has appeared 8 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Paraguay's star players?
Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria, Omar Alderete, Gustavo Gómez.
What confederation does Paraguay represent?
Paraguay plays in the CONMEBOL confederation.
When does Paraguay play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Paraguay's nickname?
La Albirroja
Plan your Paraguay World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
