Paraguay

Profile

La Albirroja ended a 16-year absence with a gritty qualifying campaign under Gustavo Alfaro. True to tradition they are organised, streetwise and dangerous from set pieces — a nightmare opening opponent for the host nation in Los Angeles.

Paraguay fixtures

Players to watch

• Miguel Almirón

  Midfielder · Atlanta United

• Julio Enciso

  Forward · Strasbourg

• Antonio Sanabria

  Forward · Cremonese

Group D table