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How to buy Paraguay World Cup 2026 tickets: Dates, fixtures, prices & more

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?

DateFixture (K.O time local)VenueTickets
Friday, June 12United States vs Paraguay (6pm)SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)Tickets
Friday, June 19Turkey vs Paraguay (9pm)Levi's Stadium (San Francisco)Tickets
Thursday, June 25Paraguay 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:

StageTicket 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:

PositionPlayerCurrent Club
GoalkeepersRoberto "Gatito" FernándezCerro Porteño
 Orlando GillSan Lorenzo
 Gastón OlveiraOlimpia
DefendersGustavo Gómez (C)Palmeiras
 Omar AldereteSunderland
 Fabián BalbuenaGrêmio
 Júnior AlonsoAtlético Mineiro
 Juan CáceresDynamo Moscow
 Gustavo VelázquezCerro Porteño
 José CanaleLanús
 Alexandro MaidanaTalleres
MidfieldersDiego GómezBrighton & Hove Albion
 Damián BobadillaSão Paulo
 Andrés CubasVancouver Whitecaps
 Matías GalarzaAtlanta United
 Braian OjedaOrlando City
 Alejandro "Kaku" Romero GamarraAl Ain
 Maurício MagalhãesPalmeiras
ForwardsJulio EncisoStrasbourg
 Miguel AlmirónAtlanta United
 Antonio SanabriaCremonese
 Ramón SosaPalmeiras
 Alex ArceIndependiente Rivadavia
 Isidro PittaRed Bull Bragantino
 Gabriel ÁvalosIndependiente
 Gustavo CaballeroPortsmouth

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:

CountryStadium (City)Capacity
CanadaBC Place (Vancouver) 48,821 
 BMO Field (Toronto) 72,766 
MexicoEstadio Banorte (Mexico City) 48,821 
 Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) 44,330 
 Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) 50,113 
United StatesMercedes-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

Frequently asked questions

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Paraguay, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

Despite reaching eight previous World Cups, Paraguay’s top goalscorer at Finals tournaments is Nelson Cuevas, with just 3 goals. In terms of appearances, Denis Caniza and Roque Santa Cruz lead the way, having played 12 games apiece encompassing four and three World Cup tournaments respectively.

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