Paraguay

CONMEBOL • Allenatore: Alfredo Arias • Formation: 4-4-2

Squadra History & Profile

The Paraguay national football team, nicknamed La Albirroja, represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions, and are controlled by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol. Paraguay is a member of CONMEBOL. The Albirroja has qualified for ten FIFA World Cup competitions, with their best performance coming in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals. A regular participant at the Copa América, Paraguay have been crowned champions of the competition on two occasions. Paraguay's highest FIFA World Ranking was 8th in March 2001 and their lowest was 103rd in May 1995. Paraguay was awarded second place with Best Move of the Year in 1996 for their rise in the FIFA World Ranking.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-4-2

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Alfredo Arias

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Paraguay's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Antony Silva	Cerro Porteño
4	CB	Fabián Balbuena	Corinthians
3	CB	Omar Alderete	Getafe
2	RB	Alberto Espínola	Cerro Porteño
6	LB	Junior Alonso	Krasnodar
5	CM	Andrés Cubas	Vancouver
8	CM	Mathías Villasanti	Grêmio
10	RW	Miguel Almirón	Newcastle
7	LW	Derlis González	Olimpia
9	FW	Adam Bareiro	River Plate
11	FW	Julio Enciso	Brighton
14	AM	Óscar Romero	Racing
12	GK	Rodrigo Morínigo	Sportivo Ameliano
15	CM	Alejandro Romero Gamarra	Internacional
16	FW	Antonio Sanabria	Torino
20	FW	Gabriel Ávalos	Olimpia