Paraguay
Paraguay return to the tournament for the first time since 2010 — that famous quarter-final run ended only by Spain on a Villa goal. Gustavo Alfaro, the experienced Argentine, took charge in 2024 and immediately stabilised qualification. Miguel Almirón provides creativity from the wing; centre-back Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras) is the captain and tactical leader; Antonio Sanabria leads the line. La Albirroja's identity has always been compactness and counter-attack — qualities that will serve them well in Group D against the United States, Australia and Türkiye. Knockout-round qualification is a realistic target; Paraguay's defensive structure could see them play spoiler against the host nation in the group decider.
Upcoming matches
Group D standings
| # | Teams | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |