From Almiron to Enciso: Meet Paraguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 Warriors

A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.

Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.

Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.

Paraguay will look to make a strong impact on the global stage. Led by experienced captain Gustavo Gomez and featuring attacking talents such as Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso, and Antonio Sanabria, La Albirroja aim to challenge the world's elite nations in their quest for World Cup success.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Paraguay Squad: Full Team List

Goalkeepers: Gatito Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia)

Defenders: Gustavo Gomez (Palmeiras), Junior Alonso (Atletico Mineiro), Fabian Balbuena (Gremio), Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Juan Jose Caceres (Dynamo Moscow), Gustavo Velazquez (Cerro Porteno), Jose Canale (Lanus), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres)

Midfielders: Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Kaku (Al-Ain), Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras), Diego Gomez (Brighton), Damian Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Braian Ojeda (Orlando City), Matias Galarza (Atlanta United), Mauricio (Palmeiras)

Forwards: Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Gabriel Avalos (Independiente), Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Isidro Pitta (Red Bull Bragantino), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth)

Paraguay's squad combines experienced international campaigners with emerging young talents, giving the South American nation a balanced roster capable of competing against the world's strongest teams at FIFA World Cup 2026.