With just one position and one point separating them in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifying standings, Paraguay and Venezuela will clash on Tuesday at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco.
Gustavo Alfaro's squad remains outside the prized top six after a scoreless draw with Ecuador in their previous match. Meanwhile, their opponents occupy the inter-confederation playoff spot after a commendable 1-1 draw against Argentina.
Both teams cannot afford to either lose or settle for another draw, as many of their upcoming rivals are currently in better form.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Paraguay vs Venezuela online - TV channels & live streams
In the United States (US), the World Cup Qualification match between Paraguay and Venezuela will be available to watch and stream online live through Fanatiz.
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Paraguay vs Venezuela kick-off time
| Date: | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Defensores del Chaco |
The World Cup Qualification match between Paraguay and Venezuela will be played at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay.
It will kick off at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT on Tuesday, October 15, in the US.
Team news & squads
Paraguay team news
Inter Miami enforcer Diego Gomez and Atletico Mineiro defender Junior Alonso were absent from the Paraguay squad last week due to yellow card suspensions. However, both players are now available for Gustavo Alfaro ahead of Tuesday's match.
Alonso's return may see the 31-year-old slot in on the left side, replacing Agustin Sandez, who made his international debut during the goalless draw against Ecuador. Alfaro is likely to maintain his three-man central defense without any changes.
Fabian Balbuena, a former defender for West Ham United now with Dynamo Moscow, is set to return to his role, while Julio Enciso, an attacker for Brighton & Hove Albion, could start on the left wing of the front three, alongside Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron, who is expected to occupy the right flank.
Paraguay possible XI: Fernandez; Balbuena, Gomez, Alderete; Caceres, Cubas, Bobadilla, Alonso; Almiron, Arce, Enciso
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Coronel, Fernandez, Espinola |
| Defenders: | G. Gomez, Alonso, Balbuena, Arzamendia, Alderete, Velazquez, Caceres, Salcedo, Rivas, Sandez |
| Midfielders: | Almiron, Villasanti, Kaku, Cubas, Sosa, D. Gomez, Bobadilla, Galarza, Cuenca |
| Forwards: | Romero, Sanabria, Enciso, Arce, Pitta, Oviedo |
Venezuela team news
Venezuela midfielder Jose Martinez is now suspended due to a buildup of yellow cards, although he had already left the pitch with an injury during the final moments of the draw against Argentina.
Edson Castillo, a midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs who was a late addition to the Venezuela squad, took over for Martinez in stoppage time against the reigning world champions and is now the frontrunner to fill the gap left by the suspended player on Tuesday.
Once again, Venezuela's all-time leader in both appearances and goals will feature in the starting lineup. Salomon Rondon will lead the attack as Tomas Rincon prepares to earn his 138th cap for his country; notably, Rincón has scored only once in his previous 137 appearances.
Venezuela possible XI: Romo; Gonzalez, Osorio, Ferraresi, Aramburu; Castillo, Rincon, Herrera; Savarino, Rondon, Soltedo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Romo, Graterol, Contreras |
| Defenders: | Gonzalez, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro, Makoun, Aramburu, Vivas, Alfonzo, Balbo, Fung, Milani, Rapp, R. Ramirez, Tamayo |
| Midfielders: | Rincon, Machis, Soteldo, Savarino, Herrera, J. Martinez, Casseres, Bello, Pereira, Segovia, Andrade, D. Martinez, Ortega, Profeta, Quieto, Ramos, Romero, Sequera |
| Forwards: | Rondon, Cadiz, D'Agostini, J. Ramirez |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/23 | Venezuela 1-1 Paraguay | World Championship Qual. CONMEBOL |
| 09/10/21 | Paraguay 2-1 Venezuela | World Championship Qual. CONMEBOL |
| 10/14/20 | Venezuela 0-1 Paraguay | World Championship Qual. CONMEBOL |
| 10/11/17 | Paraguay 0-1 Venezuela | World Championship Qual. CONMEBOL |
| 10/09/15 | Venezuela 0-1 Paraguay | World Championship Qual. CONMEBOL |