Paraguay
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Paraguay, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Chilavert: Goalkeeper Goalscorer. Goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert scored 8 international goals and over 60 career goals — the most by any keeper in history.
- Itaipú: World's #1 Hydro Plant (per output). Paraguay's Itaipú dam is among the world's most productive hydroelectric plants — and powers most of the country, plus much of Brazil.
- Bilingual Nation. Paraguay is one of the few countries where the indigenous language (Guaraní) is co-official — and chanted at matches.
- $43.5B Economy. Paraguay's total economy is worth $43.5B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Miguel Almirón. Their crown jewel is valued at $16M — about 14% of the entire Paraguay squad.
- Copa América Twice. Paraguay has won the Copa América twice — small country, big football pedigree.
- Squad Worth $119M. Paraguay's 2026 squad is valued at $119M — #36 of 48 nations, about 7% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- $5K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Paraguay is $5K — ranked #36 of 48 WC nations.
- FIFA World #38. Paraguay enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #38 in the world by FIFA, coached by G. Alfaro.
- 2010 QF — No Regulation Losses. Paraguay reached the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals — and were knocked out without losing a single match in regulation.
🇵🇾 Paraguay — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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Paraguay's World Cup squad
Miguel Almirón
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Meet the nation
Paraguay has one of South America's lowest tax burdens and cost of living, attracting digital nomads and remote workers. Football is the national pride.
Paraguay's tax rate caps at 10% — one of the lowest in the Western hemisphere.
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Paraguay FAQ
What is Paraguay's financial personality?
Paraguay is "The Quiet Hustler". Paraguay has one of South America's lowest tax burdens and cost of living, attracting digital nomads and remote workers. Football is the national pride.
How wealthy is Paraguay?
Paraguay has a GDP per capita of $6K, a total economy of $43.5B, and median household wealth of $5K. It ranks #36 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Paraguay's savings rate?
Households in Paraguay save about 7% of disposable income, and 2% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #38 by FIFA, coached by G. Alfaro, with Miguel Almirón as their star player (market value $16M). Their full squad is valued at $119M.
Which group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Paraguay is drawn in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Paraguay's biggest football achievements?
Paraguay's honours include: WC QF 2010, Copa América × 2.
