Paraguay
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Paraguay's 2026 World Cup Campaign So Far
Paraguay entered the World Cup 2026 group stage placed in Group D, and the early signs have been a bit of a reality check. After one match, they sit at the bottom of their group, having lost 4-1 in a game that surely didn't make for light viewing back home. This follows a solid qualification campaign in the World Cup - Qualification South America 2023/2025, where Paraguay secured 28 points from 18 matches, finishing sixth with a positive goal difference of +4. Their record was 7 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, showing resilience but perhaps a touch too many stalemates.
At home, they were quite tough to beat, boasting six wins and six clean sheets, though their away form was less convincing. The defence managed ten goals against all campaign, which is respectable, but conceding four in the opening World Cup fixture suggests some adjustments are needed. Looking ahead, Paraguay will be keen to bounce back against Türkiye and prove that their World Cup pedigree, highlighted by a best finish in the quarter-finals back in 2010, is more than just a fond memory. It's early days yet, but the path to progression will require a bit more bite and less bark.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
6
Points
28
PPG (last 5)
1.60
Squad pedigree
4 of 21 squad players (19%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 30Points trajectory
Rank 30FIFA world ranking
#22
Manager
G. Alfaro
Argentina
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
World Cup - Qualification South America table
Paraguay's Form Story
Paraguay’s form in the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign was a mixed bag, reflecting a team capable of grinding out results but not exactly lighting up the scoreboard. Over 18 qualifiers, they secured 7 wins, 7 draws, and 4 defeats, showing a tendency to drop points more often through stalemates than losses. Their record of 14 goals for and 10 against suggests a side that is defensively solid but struggles to find the net consistently.
Interestingly, home advantage played a notable role, with 6 of their 7 wins coming on home soil, alongside 6 clean sheets at home versus 4 away. Their biggest win streak is absent, pointing to a streaky rather than consistent run of results. At the World Cup group stage so far, they’ve stumbled with a heavy 4-1 defeat in their opening match, leaving them with work to do against Türkiye away. In short, Paraguay’s form is a patchwork quilt of resilience and occasional faltering, with a dash of defensive grit tempered by offensive frustrations.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Paraguay's Home and Away Form
Paraguay display a marked contrast between their home and away performances in the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. At home, they've been robust, securing six wins and two draws with only one defeat, conceding a mere three goals and keeping six clean sheets. This defensive resilience reflects a fortress-like mentality when playing on familiar turf.
Away from home, however, Paraguay's form is less convincing. With just a single win, five draws, and three losses, they have conceded seven goals and scored five. While they still managed four clean sheets, the increased goals conceded suggest vulnerabilities on the road.
This split indicates that Paraguay rely heavily on home advantage to maintain solidity and control, a factor that might complicate their task in away fixtures during the World Cup 2026 group stage.
Fipster's Record on Paraguay in World Cup 2026
Fipster has made just one prediction on Paraguay during the World Cup 2026 campaign, earning a tick and no misses or stars. This means the model is still building its record with the national team, offering a cautious but promising start.
With Paraguay sitting fourth in Group D after their opening loss, Fipster’s early insight might prove valuable as they look to bounce back against Türkiye. Keep an eye on this space; the model’s track record here is just warming up, much like Paraguay will hope their tournament form does.
