Paraguay Now: Next Match, Squad & 2026 Results

Latest result: Paraguay 1–0 Colombia

Full time · 2 October 2026

Paraguay won both autumn friendlies, scoring three goals and conceding none. Miguel Almirón scored twice against Bolivia; Hugo Adrián Benítez scored the winner against Colombia.

Singapore v Paraguay is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time in International friendly. See the results and next schedule.

Result: match report or official results.

Where Paraguay stand now

Current situation

Paraguay won both autumn friendlies, scoring three goals and conceding none. Miguel Almirón scored twice against Bolivia; Hugo Adrián Benítez scored the winner against Colombia. Singapore v Paraguay is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time in International friendly.

The 2026 World Cup remains the foundation, not the current fixture list. Paraguay advanced from Group D, eliminated Germany on penalties after a 1–1 draw and then lost 0–1 to France in the round of 16. The 2010 quarter-final is still their best World Cup finish.

The next confirmed matches are against Singapore on 13 November and Japan on 17 November at Singapore’s National Stadium. A November squad has not been presented here as confirmed. The recent match reports show who played in the last window, not who is guaranteed to play in the next one.

2026 status2026 World Cup round of 16Returned after 16 years; eliminated by France

Current leadGustavo AlfaroLed the two autumn wins; next squad still to be announced

Next matchSingapore v Paraguay13 November 2026

Next competitionInternational friendlySingapore · Japan

LATEST · FT

Paraguay 1–0 Colombia

Paraguay won both autumn friendlies, scoring three goals and conceding none. Miguel Almirón scored twice against Bolivia; Hugo Adrián Benítez scored the winner against Colombia.

NEXT CONFIRMED STEP

Singapore v Paraguay

Singapore v Paraguay is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time in International friendly.

SELECTION

The next squad is a separate announcement

The completed window establishes results and appearances. November selection, withdrawals and starting roles need fresh confirmation.

Our readingTwo wins without conceding are a useful starting point. The harder question is whether Paraguay can create chances before a game becomes a contest of set pieces and defensive endurance. Singapore may ask for patient construction; Japan should test the speed of the next pass and the protection behind it.

APF match reports establish the results and who played; the event schedule establishes November kickoffs. The November squad and future availability require a new announcement. Tactical judgments are TrophyDrought editorial analysis, not statements from the coaching staff.

The current cycle in three moves

Facts first · interpretation second

Paraguay's 2026 checkpoint

R16

A World Cup return included a knockout win over Germany.

3–0

Three goals scored, none conceded in the two autumn friendlies.

2 TESTS

Singapore and Japan offer different November problems.

The checkpoints use actual outcomes. The chart below separates competitive matches and friendlies; it does not convert subjective tactical judgments into ratings.

The World Cup showed that Paraguay could survive a demanding knockout match. The autumn games added a different kind of evidence: two wins inside regulation time. Those achievements answer different questions, and the chart keeps tournament results separate from friendlies.

Read the full Paraguay trophy story →

Editorial football scene connected to Paraguay's recent national-team history — Enciso represents the creativity Paraguay need between midfield and the final line. Editorial illustration.

Editorial football scene about Paraguay's next generation — Preparation turns individual roles into shared distances. Conceptual scene, not evidence of a specific camp. Editorial illustration.

What the scorelines actually show

World Cup and friendlies, separated

Goals, on the same scale

Each bar uses a 0–4 scale. Penalty shoot-out kicks are excluded.

United States

Scored 1

Conceded 4

Türkiye

Scored 1

Conceded 0

Australia

Scored 0

Conceded 0

Germany

Scored 1

Conceded 1

France

Scored 0

Conceded 1

Bolivia

Scored 2

Conceded 0

Colombia

Scored 1

Conceded 0

7 matches · 6 scored · 6 conceded

Paraguay’s 2026 results

Paraguay’s score first; the World Cup list is complete, followed by the two autumn friendlies.
Date	Opponent	Score	Context
12 Jun 2026	United States	1–4	World Cup group
19 Jun 2026	Türkiye	1–0	World Cup group
25 Jun 2026	Australia	0–0	World Cup group
29 Jun 2026	Germany	1–1	Round of 32 · won 4–3 on penalties
4 Jul 2026	France	0–1	World Cup round of 16
27 Sep 2026	Bolivia	2–0	International friendly
2 Oct 2026	Colombia	1–0	International friendly · venue-local date

The 1–1 against Germany was followed by a 4–3 shoot-out win. It is one goal in this chart, not five.

Records: APF match results, Bolivia report and Colombia report. Friendly wins are not awarded league points.

Paraguay’s latest results and next matches

November friendlies · Singapore

Paraguay won both autumn friendlies, scoring three goals and conceding none. Miguel Almirón scored twice against Bolivia; Hugo Adrián Benítez scored the winner against Colombia. Singapore v Paraguay is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time in International friendly.

27 Sep 2026 · FT

Paraguay 2–0 Bolivia

Audi Field · Washington, D.C. · Almirón scored twice

2 Oct 2026 · FT

Paraguay 1–0 Colombia

Sports Illustrated Stadium · New Jersey · Benítez 56′

13 November 2026

Singapore v Paraguay

20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time · International friendly

17 November 2026 · 21:10 SGT / 10:10 Paraguay time

Japan v Paraguay

Singapore National Stadium · International friendly

Confirmed schedule: official competition or organiser listing. Singapore v Paraguay is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time in International friendly.

Three questions that define the autumn

Editorial watchlist

Can Paraguay create against a lower block?

A clean sheet does not reveal how a team unlocks an opponent that declines to press. Against Singapore, an inside receiver and an overlapping option could help avoid repeated, predictable crosses.

Who makes the next run after Enciso receives?

Enciso can connect midfield and attack, but the value of that touch depends on the next movement. An Almirón run or a forward holding the centre-back can open different routes to goal.

Can the midfield protect ambition?

Diego Gómez can move the team forward while Cubas provides a base. The principle is not to keep everyone behind the ball: it is to retain enough cover that one lost pass does not expose the entire centre.

Editorial scene from Paraguay's tournament story — The 1979 Copa América remains Paraguay’s latest major title. Historical illustration, not a 2026 celebration. Editorial illustration.

Editorial scene illustrating Paraguay's football context — The Albirroja’s next cycle has a home horizon: Paraguay will stage a 2030 centenary World Cup match. Editorial illustration.

How Paraguay could connect

Interactive tactical explainer

Selected idea

Give the first receiver a second option

Gustavo Gómez and Cubas can offer the first pass. Enciso receives inside while Benítez holds the defensive line and Almirón becomes the next runner.

The receiver needs support before the ball arrives, not after pressure closes.

This diagram explains relationships, not a confirmed formation. Player availability, squad selection and roles can change before the match window.

Players who shape the next step

Roles, not a predicted XI

Autumn scoring reference

Miguel Almirón

Scored both goals against Bolivia and started against Colombia. His November place still requires a new selection announcement.

Between-line connection

Julio Enciso

Assisted Almirón’s second goal against Bolivia and started the Colombia game. A useful receiver when the first forward pass needs support.

Midfield progression

Diego Gómez

Started both autumn friendlies. His role can connect a first pass with the next runner rather than leave creation entirely to the forwards.

Defensive reference

Gustavo Gómez

Started both friendlies and remained in the team for the Colombia clean sheet. Organisation behind possession matters as much as the next duel.

Protection underneath

Andrés Cubas

Started the two friendlies. A midfielder staying available behind an attack can make the first counter easier to contain.

New attacking evidence

Hugo Adrián Benítez

Scored his first senior international goal against Colombia. That finish earns attention, not an automatic starting place in November.

Who played — and what is still open

Last lineup, not the next squad

The list below records the starting eleven in APF’s Colombia match report. It is not the full camp roster and does not confirm November selection. The same report records appearances from Alan Benítez, Álex Arce, Matías Galarza, Maurício Magalhães and Ramón Sosa off the bench.

Goalkeeper

Orlando Gill

Defenders

Juan Cáceres · Omar Alderete · Gustavo Gómez · Junior Alonso

Midfield and wide roles

Andrés Cubas · Diego Gómez · Hugo Cuenca · Miguel Almirón

Forwards

Julio Enciso · Hugo Adrián Benítez

Selection evidence: APF’s Colombia lineup and the Bolivia match report.

A home horizon changes the preparation

2030 is secured; progress is not

November

Two contrasting rehearsals

Singapore and Japan can expose different problems: creating against a compact opponent, then moving and defending at a higher passing tempo.

Next continental title

Make close games more productive

Two Copa América titles remain the historical record. To chase a third, Paraguay need to create repeatable chances without discarding the defensive organisation that gives the team its identity.

2030

A place, not a performance guarantee

Paraguay qualify automatically through the centenary hosting plan. Preparation still has to develop a team capable of going beyond participation.

Hosting and qualification: FIFA’s 2030 explanation. Trophy record: CONMEBOL’s Paraguay honours. The page does not invent future tournament dates or draw opponents.

Paraguay Now FAQs

Quick answers

When is Paraguay’s next match?

Singapore v Paraguay is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 SGT / 09:00 Paraguay time in International friendly.

When do Japan play Paraguay?

Japan face Paraguay on 17 November 2026 at 21:10 SGT at Singapore’s National Stadium. That is 10:10 in Paraguay and 22:10 in Japan.

What was Paraguay’s latest result?

Paraguay 1–0 Colombia on 2 October 2026. Paraguay won both autumn friendlies, scoring three goals and conceding none. Miguel Almirón scored twice against Bolivia; Hugo Adrián Benítez scored the winner against Colombia.

Will Miguel Almirón and Julio Enciso play in November?

Both played in the previous window, and Enciso assisted one of Almirón’s two goals against Bolivia. That does not confirm their November selection. Check the next APF squad announcement and subsequent fitness updates.

Who is Paraguay’s coach now?

Gustavo Alfaro led Paraguay’s 2026 World Cup campaign and the autumn wins over Bolivia and Colombia. APF identifies him as head coach in both friendly match reports.

Is this the confirmed Paraguay squad?

No. The player roles and tactical diagram are an editorial watchlist. The previous match lineup is recorded separately as historical selection evidence, not a November squad or predicted starting XI.

How far did Paraguay go at the 2026 World Cup?

Paraguay reached the round of 16. They eliminated Germany 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, then lost 0–1 to France. Their best World Cup finish remains the 2010 quarter-final.

Have Paraguay qualified for the 2030 World Cup?

Yes. FIFA grants Paraguay automatic qualification as a host of a centenary celebration match. Hosting one match is different from staging most of the tournament, which is in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

How many Copa América titles have Paraguay won?

Paraguay have won two Copa América titles, in 1953 and 1979. Friendly wins and a World Cup knockout win do not end the major-title wait tracked on their country profile.

Where can I watch Paraguay’s next match?

The checked event listing confirms the fixtures and ticketing, not a universal broadcast service. November television and streaming availability should be checked with APF and rights holders in your country; September’s channels are not presented as confirmed November coverage.

Sources, verification and next reads

Primary-source reporting

Primary sources

Fixtures, competition records and appointments are checked against governing-body or federation pages. The page is an editorial update, not an automatic news feed.

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