Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gustavo Gomez captains the side, which lands in Group D alongside Australia, Turkey, and the United States. Below is the complete Paraguay roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.
Below is the full Paraguay 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.
2026 Paraguay World Cup Roster
Paraguay named 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 9 midfielders, and 6 forwards.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Gatito Fernández – Cerro Porteño
- Orlando Gill – San Lorenzo
- Gastón Olveira – Olimpia
Defenders (8)
- Gustavo Velázquez – Cerro Porteño
- Omar Alderete – Sunderland
- Juan José Cáceres – Dynamo Moscow
- Fabián Balbuena – Grêmio
- Júnior Alonso – Atlético Mineiro
- José Canale – Lanús
- Gustavo Gómez (C) – Palmeiras
- Alexandro Maidana – Talleres
Midfielders (9)
- Ramón Sosa – Palmeiras
- Diego Gómez – Brighton & Hove Albion
- Miguel Almirón – Atlanta United FC
- Maurício – Palmeiras
- Andrés Cubas – Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Damián Bobadilla – São Paulo
- Braian Ojeda – Orlando City SC
- Matías Galarza – Atlanta United FC
- Gustavo Caballero – Portsmouth
Forwards (6)
- Antonio Sanabria – Cremonese
- Kaku – Al-Ain
- Álex Arce – Independiente Rivadavia
- Julio Enciso – Strasbourg
- Gabriel Ávalos – Independiente
- Isidro Pitta – Red Bull Bragantino
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
GK: Gatito Fernandez
DEF: Alderete, G. Gomez, Balbuena, Alonso
MID: Cubas, Almiron, D. Gomez
FWD: Sosa, Sanabria, Enciso
No. 9: Sanabria / Arce / Avalos – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.
Download the Printable Paraguay World Cup Roster PDF
Grab the free, low-ink printable Paraguay roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.
Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup: Group D, Schedule & Standings
Track Paraguay all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:
- Full Paraguay 2026 World Cup Schedule
- Group D Schedule & TV Guide
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings
- 2026 World Cup Roster Directory (All Teams)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central: Brackets, Schedules & Fantasy
2026 Paraguay World Cup Roster FAQ
Who is Paraguay’s coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Gustavo Alfaro leads Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup and named the final 26-man squad. Gustavo Gomez wears the captain’s armband.
What group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay is in Group D alongside Australia, Turkey, and the United States. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.
How can I download the printable Paraguay roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.
Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.
Don't Just Track the Bracket. Play for On-Chain USDC Rewards.
Take your 2026 World Cup predictions to the next level. Join 100+ managers already registered in the $BRACKETS League App-the premier high-performance fantasy sports playground.
⚡ Sign up in under 30 seconds via Email, Socials, or your favorite crypto wallet.
