The 2026 World Cup qualifiers for Paraguay vs Chile will be played on March 20th, 2025 at 01:00 local time at Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción in Paraguay.
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Paraguay secured contrasting results in the last match with the draw against Bolivia but Chile won the match against Panama by 6-1. In their most recent encounter on June 12, 2024, in a Friendly match, Chile teams played to a 3-0 victory. Paraguay have had an average performance with a 40% win rate over their last 10 matches, while Chile has been quite weak, boasting a 20% win rate in their last 10 encounters.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Paraguay is in the 6th position in the Points table and Chile is in the 9th position. Both teams have mixed performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Chile has historically dominated the rivalry, with 12 wins, while Paraguay has only secured 08 victories, alongside 3 draws between the two teams in 23 games.
Possible Starting lineups for Paraguay vs Chile
Considering recent formations, Paraguay coaches are expected to maintain their successful 4-4-2 setups. Chile is going H2H with Paraguay starting on 20 March 2025 so it is an important match for both teams. The match is a part of the 2026 World Cup Qualification, CONMEBOL.
Alexis Sánchez, Claudio Bravo, Arturo Vidal, Marcelo Salas, and Eduardo Vargas are star players for Chile and Miguel Almirón, Roque Santa Cruz, and José Luis Chilavert are notable players of Paraguay.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Paraguay vs Chile Potential Starting
This would be the starting lineup for the Paraguay vs Chile match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Paraguay (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Antony Silva
Defenders: Robert Rojas, Gustavo Gómez (Captain), Junior Alonso and Santiago Arzamendia
Midfielders: Mathías Villasanti, Andrés Cubas, Miguel Almirón, and Óscar Romero
Forwards: Antonio Sanabria and Julio Enciso
Chile (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gabriel Arias
Defenders: Matías Catalán, Gary Medel, Guillermo Maripán, and Gabriel Suazo
Midfielders: Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar, and Charles Aránguiz
Forward: Alexis Sánchez, Ben Brereton Díaz and Diego Valdés
Match Information
- When: Thursday, March 20
- Stadium: Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción (Paraguay)
- Time: 20:00 local time or 17:00 USA or 23:00 in UK
- Where to watch Paraguay vs Chile? : Fanatiz (Live FIFA games in the US), ESPN and Sky Sports
- Live Score: fifa.com, fifaworldcupnews.com
H2H
Currently, Chile ranks 9th, while Paraguay holds the 6th position. Chile won 04 of the last 05 games whereas Paraguay lost 4 games and one ended with a draw.
Paraguay vs Chile Prediction
- Chile – 2
- Paraguay – 0
