West is best for Paraguay fans heading to North America for the World Cup in the summer, with all three of their group matches being staged in California.
Paraguay's European-based players, Antonio Sanabria (Cremonses) and Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), may have shone on the goalscoring front during their side's successful qualifying campaign, but a couple of their MLS stars, Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United) and Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), also played vital roles and will be in the North American spotlight come the summer.
Let GOAL take you through all the latest World Cup 2026 ticket information, including how you can secure seats and how much they cost.
What is Paraguay's World Cup 2026 group schedule?
| Date | Fixture (K.O time local) | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 12 | United States vs Paraguay (6pm) | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) | Tickets |
| Friday, June 19 | Turkey vs Paraguay (9pm) | Levi's Stadium (San Francisco) | Tickets |
| Thursday, June 25 | Paraguay vs Australia (7pm) | Levi's Stadium (San Francisco) | Tickets |
What are the cheapest Paraguay tickets?
Here is the updated breakdown for the cheapest entry-level Group D tickets, specifically tracking Paraguay's matches across the primary and secondary marketplaces.
Prices reflect dynamic marketplace tiering, influenced heavily by venue size and opponent profile.
Group D Ticket Price Rankings
Match (Date) Venue (City) Avg. Price Range (Entry Level) Tickets United States vs Paraguay (June 12) SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles, USA) $280 – $650+ Tickets Türkiye vs Paraguay (June 19) Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, USA) $185 – $390+ Tickets Paraguay vs Australia (June 25) Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, USA) $140 – $275+ Tickets Note: Ticket prices fluctuate regularly due to dynamic pricing algorithms and live resale demand. Rankings reflect the baseline entry-level prices for general admission categories tracked at the time of calculation.
How to buy Paraguay World Cup 2026 tickets?
As of today, the major official World Cup ticket lotteries (including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the post-draw Random Selection Draw) have officially concluded.
With over 500 million requests processed during those phases, primary availability is now at an all-time low.
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
Paraguay World Cup 2026 tickets: How much do they cost?
Match tickets for Paraguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 group matches are split into the following categories:
- Category 1: The most expensive, located in the lower seating tier.
- Category 2: Spans both upper and lower tiers outside Category 1 areas.
- Category 3: Mainly in the upper tier, beyond Categories 1 and 2.
- Category 4: The most affordable, located in the upper tier outside the other categories.
Prices are likely to fluctuate throughout the various ticket release/sales phases. Estimates are shown below:
| Stage | Ticket price range |
|---|---|
| Group Stage (excl. host nations) | $60 - $620 |
| Group Stage (US, Canada & Mexico matches) | $75 - $2,735 |
| Round of 32 | $105 - $750 |
| Round of 16 | $170 - $980 |
| Quarter-finals | $275 - $1,775 |
| Semi-finals | $420 - $3,295 |
| Final | $2,030 - $7,875 |
What to expect from Paraguay in the World Cup 2026?
Paraguay may have been one of the thirteen nations that played in the very first World Cup staged in 1930, but they've only turned up sporadically over the years. Reaching the knockouts at Mexico '86 was memorable, but they wouldn't become World Cup regulars until 1998, which was the first of four consecutive appearances from the white and reds.
In three of those four back-to-back campaigns, Paraguay managed to get out of their group, and their progress reached a peak in South Africa in 2010, where they got to the last-8, where they’d only lose 1-0 to eventual champions, Spain.
However, Los Guaranies failed to build on that and, frustratingly for their fans, failed to qualify for any further World Cups. Well, until now that is. It’s set to be a momentous occasion in the summer for Paraguay, and as they will be hosting a World Cup centenary match in Asuncion during the 2030 World Cup, they’ll be keen to give a good account of themselves in North America.
Despite losing all their Copa America 2024 group matches on United States soil, Paraguay bounced back emphatically in time for their remaining World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Under the new boss, Gustavo Alfaro, they would go on a 9-game unbeaten run between September 2024 and June 2025, which featured famous home wins over Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Who is in the Paraguay World Cup Squad? Final 26-Man Lineup
Under the tactical guidance of manager Gustavo Alfaro, the Paraguay national football team (La Albirroja) has officially locked in its final 26-man roster. Returning to the global stage for their first World Cup appearance since 2010 after a resilient qualification turnaround, Paraguay anchors a fiercely competitive Group D alongside Australia, Türkiye, and tournament co-hosts the United States.
The squad features a gritty, high-work-rate core that balance defensive resilience with attacking flair. The backline is anchored by veteran Palmeiras captain Gustavo Gómez and Sunderland center-back Omar Alderete, while the midfield and final third boast electric dynamic playmakers like Brighton's Diego Gómez, Atlanta United talisman Miguel Almirón, and Strasbourg's young phenom Julio Enciso.
Whether you are plotting out their path to the knockout phases or tracking ticket availability for the massive Group D fixtures in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, here is the official 26-player roster representing Paraguay:
| Position | Player | Current Club |
| Goalkeepers | Roberto "Gatito" Fernández | Cerro Porteño |
| Orlando Gill | San Lorenzo | |
| Gastón Olveira | Olimpia | |
| Defenders | Gustavo Gómez (C) | Palmeiras |
| Omar Alderete | Sunderland | |
| Fabián Balbuena | Grêmio | |
| Júnior Alonso | Atlético Mineiro | |
| Juan Cáceres | Dynamo Moscow | |
| Gustavo Velázquez | Cerro Porteño | |
| José Canale | Lanús | |
| Alexandro Maidana | Talleres | |
| Midfielders | Diego Gómez | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Damián Bobadilla | São Paulo | |
| Andrés Cubas | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
| Matías Galarza | Atlanta United | |
| Braian Ojeda | Orlando City | |
| Alejandro "Kaku" Romero Gamarra | Al Ain | |
| Maurício Magalhães | Palmeiras | |
| Forwards | Julio Enciso | Strasbourg |
| Miguel Almirón | Atlanta United | |
| Antonio Sanabria | Cremonese | |
| Ramón Sosa | Palmeiras | |
| Alex Arce | Independiente Rivadavia | |
| Isidro Pitta | Red Bull Bragantino | |
| Gabriel Ávalos | Independiente | |
| Gustavo Caballero | Portsmouth |
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, spanning 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
104 matches will be played over 34 days across North America. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by three nations.
The host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are as follows:
- Canada: Toronto and Vancouver
- Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey
- United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 venues?
Back in June 2022, the sixteen FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities were announced (two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States). Check out those cities and the stadiums that will be used as venues below:
| Country | Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | BC Place (Vancouver) | 48,821 |
| BMO Field (Toronto) | 72,766 | |
| Mexico | Estadio Banorte (Mexico City) | 48,821 |
| Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | 44,330 | |
| Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) | 50,113 | |
| United States | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 67,382 |
| Gillette Stadium (Boston) | 63,815 | |
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 70,122 | |
| NRG Stadium, Houston | 68,311 | |
| Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | 67,513 | |
| SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) | 69,650 | |
| Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 64,091 | |
| MetLife Stadium, New York | 78,576 | |
| Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 65,827 | |
| Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | 69,391 | |
| Lumen Field, Seattle | 65,123 |

