Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro revealed the final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 1, emphasizing players based overseas with just three from the domestic league included [1, 2]. The team will open their tournament campaign against the United States on June 12 [1, 2].
The squad is captained by 33-year-old defender Gustavo Gomez, who plays for Palmeiras and has been a longstanding leader for Paraguay [1, 2]. Key overseas players include midfielder Diego Gomez of Brighton & Hove Albion, Miguel Almiron of Atlanta United, forward Julio Enciso from Strasbourg, and striker Gabriel Avalos representing Independiente [1, 2].
The 26-player roster includes three goalkeepers: Orlando Gill, Roberto Junior Fernandez, and Gaston Olveira [1, 2]. The defensive line features Juan Caceres, Gustavo Velazquez, captain Gustavo Gomez, Junior Alonso, Jose Canale, Omar Alderete, Alexandro Maidana, and Fabian Balbuena [1, 2].
Midfielders in the squad are Diego Gomez, Mauricio Magalhaes, Damian Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza, and Alejandro Romero Gamarra [1, 2]. The forwards include Gustavo Caballero, Ramon Sosa, Alex Arce, Gabriel Avalos, Isidro Pitta, Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso, and Antonio Sanabria [1, 2].
Paraguay is set to play a friendly match against Nicaragua on June 5, the Friday before departing for the tournament [1, 2]. Alfaro, an Argentine national, has a contract that will expire after the World Cup concludes [1, 2].