Here's the rundown on the Paraguayan squad, who are in Team USA's Group D at the World Cup.

The round of 16 game between France and Paraguay was played with dirty and hardball tactics. France was left frustrated in breaking Paraguay’s defense, and the latter continued their sneaky fouls and tackles,

After France lost the 2022 World Cup Final, it would have been understandable if the team was dealing with an emotional hangover even four years later.

Paraguay face 2018 World Cup winner France in their Round of 16 fixture at the World Cup.

Follow Paraguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the last 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia, Paraguay played a style that has been seen many times before at the city’s football stadium. La Albirroja's physical approach in their 1-0 loss to France in the Round of 16 looked more like what might be seen on a Sunday in the fall from the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles,

Les Bleus refused to play nice. Mbappé hit back at Paraguay's tactics after a hard-fought 1-0 victory that sent France to the quarterfinals.

The USMNT kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Here is the US starting XI for the match.