Paraguay National Team Announces Squad for World Cup 2026: Group C Match Schedule. Paraguay has revealed its full squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will compete in Group C against the USA, Turkey, and Australia. The match schedule and the names of all selected players have been published.
The Paraguay national team has officially announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The roster includes 26 players who will represent the country in Group C, where their opponents will be the USA, Turkey, and Australia. The team's head coach is Gustavo Alfaro.
The goalkeeping line is formed by Fernandez Gatito (Cerro Porteño), Gill Orlando (CA San Lorenzo), and Olveira Gaston (Club Olimpia). Defenders include Velazquez Gustavo (Cerro Porteño), Alderete Omar (Sunderland AFC), Caceres Juan Jose (FC Dynamo Moscow), Balbuena Fabian (Grêmio FBPA), Alonso Junior (Atlético Mineiro), Canale Jose (CA Lanús), Gomez Gustavo (SE Palmeiras), and Maidana Alexandro (CA Talleres).
The midfield features Sosa Ramon (SE Palmeiras), Gomez Diego (Brighton & Hove Albion FC), Almiron Miguel (Atlanta United FC), Mauricio (SE Palmeiras), Cubas Andres (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Bobadilla Damian (São Paulo FC), Ojeda Braian (Orlando City SC), Galarza Matias (Atlanta United FC), and Caballero Gustavo (Portsmouth FC). The attacking line will be Sanabria Antonio (US Cremonese), Romero Gamarra Alejandro (Al Ain FC), Arce Alex (CS Independiente Rivadavia), Enciso Julio (RC Strasbourg), Avalos Gabriel (CA Independiente), and Pitta Isidro (Red Bull Bragantino).
The match schedule for Group C has already been set for Paraguay. The team will play its first match against the USA on June 13 at 03:00, then face Turkey on June 20 at 05:00, and conclude the group stage on June 26 against Australia at 04:00. All matches will be held in local time.
The Paraguay squad features a diverse representation of players from clubs across South America and Europe. The roster includes players from Brazilian, Argentine, English, Russian, and American clubs. This selection provides tactical flexibility and a variety of playing options.
Interest in the 2026 World Cup in Spain is traditionally high, especially given that Group C includes the USA national team, one of the country's key economic and sporting partners. Turkey and Australia also draw interest from Spanish fans because of their connections to La Liga and Spanish-speaking players. For comparison, as noted in the report on the Giro d'Italia, national teams and clubs in other sports often rely on players with international experience, which could also be an advantage for Paraguay (more about team strategies at major tournaments).
The 2026 World Cup will be held in an expanded format, increasing competition and making every match crucial for advancing to the playoffs. For Paraguay, a strong performance in Group C could be an important step toward returning to the forefront of world football. It's easy to follow the schedule and results through official apps and sports platforms.
