Paraguay at World Cup 2026: Group D Fixtures, Venues & Fan Guide
Paraguay return to the World Cup in Group D — USA at SoFi (June 12), Türkiye in the Bay Area (June 19), Australia in the Bay Area (June 25). Schedule, logistics, and the one eSIM for every stop.
Published June 9, 2026·5 min read
Summary
Paraguay play their three Group Dmatches vs. the USA at SoFi Stadium (June 12), vs. Türkiye at Levi's Stadium in the Bay Area (June 19), and vs. Australia at Levi's again (June 25, 2026). Back at the World Cup for the first time since their 2010 quarterfinal run, Gustavo Alfaro's side arrive as one of South America's form teams. Here's the fan plan — venues, logistics, and the eSIM for every stop.
Paraguay's Group D fixtures
| Date (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Jun 12, 9 p.m. | USA vs. Paraguay | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| Sat Jun 20, 12 a.m. | Türkiye vs. Paraguay | Levi's Stadium (Bay Area) |
| Thu Jun 25, 10 p.m. | Paraguay vs. Australia | Levi's Stadium (Bay Area) |
Paraguay claimed the last automatic CONMEBOL berth under Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro, with Brighton's Julio Enciso among the attacking talents to watch. Per Sky Sports, La Albirroja are dark horses to escape the group. See the full picture in our Group D preview and the opener in the USA vs. Paraguay preview.
City-by-city logistics
Paraguay open in Los Angeles, then settle in the San Francisco Bay Area for two games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Sort match-day transit with our SoFi getting-there guide and Levi's getting-there guide, and book lodging with our Bay Area eat & stay guide.
Where to soak up the atmosphere
The free FIFA Fan Festivals are the place to gather with fellow guaraníes. Check the LA fan festival and the Bay Area fan festival for screening sites and entertainment on match days.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
Traveling from Asunción to LA and the Bay Area means relying on data the whole trip — mobile tickets, maps, rideshare, and WhatsApp back home. A North America eSIM puts you on T-Mobile or AT&T 5G the moment you land and follows you between host cities without a new plan. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.
FAQ
QWhen and where does Paraguay play in the World Cup 2026 group stage?
Avs. USA at SoFi (June 12), vs. Türkiye in the Bay Area (June 19), vs. Australia in the Bay Area (June 25). All three Group D games are in the United States.
QHow did Paraguay qualify for World Cup 2026?
AThey took the last automatic CONMEBOL spot under Gustavo Alfaro. It ends a 16-year absence since their 2010 quarterfinal.
QWhich cities should Paraguay fans base themselves in?
ALos Angeles for the opener, then the San Francisco Bay Area for two games at Levi's. LA and the Bay Area are a short flight apart.
QWhat eSIM works for following Paraguay across host cities?
AA single North America eSIM covers Los Angeles and the Bay Area on local 5G. Plans start around US$5 and install before you fly.
Bottom line
Paraguay's World Cup return runs through Los Angeles and the Bay Area, with two of three games at Levi's Stadium. Read the Group D preview, scout Türkiye and Australia, and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM so every ticket and map just works.