Paraguay are famed for their organisation and grit, reaching the quarter-finals in 2010. They have long been one of South America’s most stubborn opponents.

Their road

Group game 1 · Fri 12 Jun

at USA1–4 L

Group game 2 · Sat 20 Jun

at Türkiye1–0 W

Group game 3 · Thu 25 Jun

vs Australia0–0 D

Round of 32 · Mon 29 Jun

at Germany1–1 W

Round of 16 · Sat 4 Jul

vs France0–1 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.