Paraguay names Alderete and Gomez in World Cup squad
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Omar Alderete and Diego Gomez have been included in Paraguay's squad for the World Cup, which starts on June 11. Paraguay secured their place by finishing sixth in the Conmebol qualifying round and will compete in Group D. They will face co-hosts USA on June 13, followed by matches against Turkey and Australia. The squad also features notable players, including Miguel Almiron and Julio Enciso.
- •Alderete plays for Sunderland, Gomez for Brighton.
- •Paraguay qualified as the sixth team from Conmebol.
- •First World Cup appearance for Paraguay since 2010.
- •Group D includes Paraguay, USA, Turkey, and Australia.
- •Paraguay begins tournament against the USA on June 13.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alderete and Gomez in Paraguay World Cup squad
- 4:59 PMBBC Football — Alderete and Gomez in Paraguay World Cup squad
"Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez are named in Paraguay's squad for the World Cup.
"Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez are named in Paraguay's squad for the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:00 PMAlderete and Gomez in Paraguay World Cup squad
Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez are named in Paraguay's squad for the World Cup.
- BBC FootballJun 1, 2026, 4:59 PMAlderete and Gomez in Paraguay World Cup squad
Sunderland's Omar Alderete and Brighton's Diego Gomez are named in Paraguay's squad for the World Cup.
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