World Cup
Paraguay
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
United States
vs
Paraguay
13 Jun 2026 · 03:00
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Türkiye
vs
Paraguay
19 Jun 2026 · 06:00
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Paraguay
vs
Australia
26 Jun 2026 · 04:00
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Group D
Group D
Group standings
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Statistiques détaillées
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Footlab profile
Offensive potential
38,2/100
Building
Defensive stability
72,0/100
Very high
Game control
32,9/100
Building
Regularity
45,6/100
Stable
Mental resilience
72,0/100
Very high
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Paraguay National Team - 2026 World Cup Profile | Footlab Data
Paraguay World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Paraguay returns to the World Cup with the ambition to restore its image as the "South American Fortress". After missing the last two editions, the Albirroja presents an "Absolute Defensive Resilience" profile. This is a team that has built its legend on self-sacrifice, physical duels, and a unique ability to frustrate the most creative nations in the world.
Global Positioning
Paraguay is positioned as the most airtight outsider of the tournament. They are the quintessential "poison" team: one that refuses to play in order to punish on set-pieces or push their opponent to the brink of exhaustion.
- Status: Defensive Outsider / Clean Sheet Specialist
- Projection: Group Stage / Round of 16
- Risk: Chronic deficit in offensive creativity
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | Low to Medium |
| Defensive Stability | Very High |
| Game Control | Low (Low block preferred) |
| Consistency | High (in intensity) |
| Mental Resilience | Exceptional |
Structural Strengths
- Defensive Culture: A historical DNA where tackling and interception are elevated to a national art form.
- Duel Dominance: One of the grittiest and most effective teams in aerial and ground duels (the "Garra" school).
- Set-Piece Mastery: A constant threat on corners and free kicks, often their primary source of goals.
- Commando Mindset: An extremely tight-knit group, capable of holding a lead under heroic pressure for the full 90 minutes.
Structural Weaknesses
- Limited Creativity: Historical difficulty in dictating play and breaking down organized opposition blocks.
- Conceded Possession: Possession rates often fall below 40%, exposing the team to intense physical fatigue.
- Generational Transition: A need to renew offensive leaders to reduce reliance on isolated moments of brilliance.
- Tactical Rigidity: Difficulty changing the game plan if the team concedes an early goal.
Tactical Brief
Paraguay traditionally organizes in a very compact system (4-4-2 or 5-3-2):
- Offensive Phase: Direct counter-attacks, long balls to a target man, and systematic seeking of wide free-kicks.
- Defensive Phase: Very dense low block, aggressive man-marking, and maximum reduction of space between lines.
- Identity: "Combat" football where destroying the opponent's game is the absolute priority.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Tight matches, often low on chances, decided by minor details.
- Vs Similar Teams: A battle of patience where Paraguay seeks to break the match rhythm.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: Formidable "Brick Wall" profile; capable of standing up to giants (e.g., historical record vs Argentina or Spain).
2026 Key Performance Factors
Paraguay's success will primarily depend on:
- the efficiency of their center-backs in both boxes
- their ability to score from rare lightning-fast transitions
- management of penalty shootouts (their historical specialty in finals)
Footlab Projection
Paraguay possesses a Round of 16 ceiling. Their ability to make every match "ugly" and fragmented makes them the most hated opponent for top-seeded teams.
Projection: Group Stage (Battle for 2nd place)
Optimal Scenario: A run to the Round of 16 by causing a major defensive "upset."
Betting Insights
- ✔️ Very high potential in "Under 2.5 Goals" or "Under 1.5 Goals" markets
- ✔️ Interesting for "Total Yellow Cards" (very aggressive playstyle)
- ✔️ Value in "Draws" during the group stage
- ⚠️ Avoid betting on wins with offensive handicaps
Conclusion
Paraguay doesn't come to charm, but to endure. True to its history, the Albirroja will be the ultimate patience test of World Cup 2026, capable of shattering the ambitions of the greatest through sheer force of character.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Morocco
vs
Paraguay
2 - 1
Greece
vs
Paraguay
0 - 1
Mexico
vs
Paraguay
1 - 2
United States
vs
Paraguay
2 - 1
South Korea
vs
Paraguay
2 - 0
Japan
vs
Paraguay
2 - 2
Peru
vs
Paraguay
0 - 1
Paraguay
vs
Ecuador
0 - 0
Brazil
vs
Paraguay
1 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Uruguay
2 - 0
Colombia
vs
Paraguay
2 - 2
Paraguay
vs
Chile
1 - 0
Bolivia
vs
Paraguay
2 - 2
Paraguay
vs
Argentina
2 - 1
Paraguay
vs
Venezuela
2 - 1
Ecuador
vs
Paraguay
0 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Brazil
1 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Paraguay
0 - 0
Costa Rica
vs
Paraguay
2 - 1
Paraguay
vs
Brazil
1 - 4
Colombia
vs
Paraguay
2 - 1
Panama
vs
Paraguay
0 - 1
Chile
vs
Paraguay
3 - 0
Peru
vs
Paraguay
0 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Colombia
0 - 1
Chile
vs
Paraguay
0 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Bolivia
1 - 0
Argentina
vs
Paraguay
1 - 0
Venezuela
vs
Paraguay
1 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Peru
0 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Nicaragua
2 - 0
Chile
vs
Paraguay
3 - 2
Colombia
vs
Paraguay
2 - 0
Peru
vs
Paraguay
1 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Morocco
0 - 0
Paraguay
vs
United Arab Emirates
1 - 0
Mexico
vs
Paraguay
0 - 1
South Korea
vs
Paraguay
2 - 2
Japan
vs
Paraguay
4 - 1