Paraguay World Cup Team Statistics
Paraguay's team statistics track the individual contributions that shape the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Miguel Almirón finished as Paraguay's leading goalscorer with 2 goals, while Julio Enciso recorded 2 assists to lead the squad in chance creation. Several players contributed to attacking production because Paraguay emphasized collective responsibility instead of individual dependence. Individual statistics explain each player's tactical role while supporting performance comparisons across different FIFA World Cup editions.
Paraguay strengthened tournament performances through disciplined teamwork and tactical consistency. Contributions from attackers, midfielders, defenders, and the goalkeeper maintained competitive balance throughout the competition. Player statistics offer valuable comparisons across tournament editions, identifying the squad's most influential performers. The filters and tables below compare Paraguay's leading goalscorers and assist providers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Paraguay's top goalscorers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup are shown in the table below.
Paraguay's top assist providers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup are shown in the table below.
Selecting another FIFA World Cup edition updates each table, because the filters compare Paraguay's leading goalscorers and assist providers across different tournaments.
Team Statistics — Overview
Paraguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign combined disciplined defending with efficient attacking production throughout the tournament. Paraguay scored 5 goals, created 4 assists, attempted 52 shots, placed 21 efforts on target, and generated 4.93 expected goals (xG). Miguel Almirón led the scoring charts with 2 goals, while Julio Enciso produced 2 assists through creative attacking play. Paraguay advanced with balanced performances because defensive organization limited scoring opportunities for opponents.
Paraguay maintained compact defensive lines and accurate passing throughout the competition. The team averaged 44% possession, completed passes with an 83% accuracy rate, and relied on structured counterattacks instead of sustained possession. Consistent contributions from attackers, midfielders, defenders, and the goalkeeper strengthened overall tournament performance. The overview statistics below summarize Paraguay's key team and player performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Paraguay's World Cup statistics summary appears in the table below.
| Tournament | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets | Average possession | Shots / Game | Shots on Target / Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Total / Average | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 33 | 44 | 10 | — | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Tournament | Pass Accuracy | Corners / Game | Fouls / Game | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | GK Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | 0 | ||
| 2010 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total / Average | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Paraguay produced stronger defensive numbers than in its previous FIFA World Cup appearance, although attacking output remained similar across key statistical categories. Goals conceded decreased, passing accuracy improved, and defensive organization became more consistent because tactical discipline remained the team's competitive advantage.
* All-time leaders across every edition. Possession and passing data are only published by FIFA from 2010 onwards.
