Paraguay

Paraguay, with its capital in Asunción and a population of 7 million, is known for the Chaco wilderness, Itaipu Dam, and passionate football culture. Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America, and Guaraní is the only indigenous language in the Americas spoken by a majority of non-indigenous people.

In football, the La Albirroja are a 9-time World Cup participant with their best result being Quarter-finals (2010). Their World Cup journey began in 1930, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Miguel Almirón as their talisman under head coach Alfredo Arzamendia. Paraguay reached the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals without conceding a goal in the group stage, a remarkable defensive run.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Paraguay at 4 out of 10, ranking them #31 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group C, they face United States, Australia in what has been categorized as a highly competitive group (difficulty 7/10).

Paraguay supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.