Paraguay have announced their 26‑man roster for the 2026 World Cup, confirming Sunderland centre‑back Omar Alderete and Brighton midfielder Diego Gómez among the selections. The list features three goalkeepers, a blend of Europe‑based defenders and a midfield contingent drawn from clubs across the continent and North America. Their form has attracted interest from larger clubs.

Defenders also include Junior Alonso of Atletico Mineiro, Fabian Balbuena at Gremio and Gustavo Gómez for Palmeiras. Midfield options feature Sao Paulo’s Damian Bobadilla, Atlanta United’s Matías Galarza and the versatile Diego Gómez, who can play centrally or on the wing. Forward line adds Miguel Almirón of Atlanta United and Strasbourg’s Julio Enciso, mixing Premier League grit with South American flair.

Paraguay sit fifth in CONMEBOL qualifying, trailing Brazil and Argentina but within striking distance of a playoff spot. The squad’s composition reflects a strategy to blend youthful speed, embodied by 20‑year‑old Julio Enciso, with seasoned campaigners like Almirón. With the tournament in North America, the selected players must now adapt quickly to the rigors of a condensed schedule and maintain peak fitness.