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. They know it won't be easy, though, especially with a game against co-hosts, the United States, to kick off their campaign.
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 |
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.
How to get Paraguay World Cup 2026 hospitality tickets
You can experience the best of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with complete hospitality packages for Paraguay matches featuring premium tickets, food & beverage, and beyond, which are available across all three host nations.
Packages are available as follows:
Single Match
- Group Stage: Any 1 non-host nation team match (no CAN, MEX, USA)
- Round of 32/Round of 16/Bronze Final: Any 1 match
- Hospitality options: Pitchside Lounge, VIP, Trophy Lounge, Champions Club, FIFA Pavilion
- Starting at $1,400 USD / per person
Venue Series
- Watch every match at the venue of your choice.
- Includes 4-9 matches, depending on venue
- All match days and stages are eligible
- Hospitality options: Pitchside Lounge, VIP, Trophy Lounge, Champions Club, FIFA Pavilion
- Starting at $8,275 USD / per person
Follow My Team
- See your team in action at every early-stage match, regardless of location.
- All 3 Group-Stage matches and 1 Round-of-32 match
- All match days and locations are eligible
- Follow My Team is not available at this time for host nation teams (Canada, Mexico, U.S.)
- Hospitality options: FIFA Pavilion
- Starting at $6,750 USD / per person
Private Suites and Platinum Access are also available for corporate or VIP groups looking for the most exclusive options.
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 |