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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Football fans, the wait is over! The official starting lineups have been confirmed for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier clash between Paraguay and Uruguay. The two South American rivals are set to battle it out at the historic Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay.

With crucial qualification points on the line, both managers have named their strongest available teams, looking to secure a vital win on the road to the next World Cup.

Here's how the two nations will line up:

Paraguay Starting XI:

  1. Goalkeeper: Carlos Coronel
  2. Defenders: Ivan Ramirez, Gustavo Gomez, Omar Alderete, Matias Espinoza
  3. Midfielders: Andres Cubas, Mathías Villasanti, Kaku
  4. Forwards: Miguel Almiron, Adam Bareiro, Julio Enciso

Paraguay will be looking to leverage their home advantage and the talents of stars like Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron and Brighton's Julio Enciso to break down the Uruguayan defense.

Uruguay Starting XI:

  1. Goalkeeper: Sergio Rochet
  2. Defenders: Nahitan Nandez, Ronald Araujo, Mathias Olivera, Matias Vina
  3. Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Federico Valverde, Nicolas de la Cruz
  4. Forwards: Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Nunez, Brian Rodriguez

Uruguay, boasting a formidable squad with global stars such as Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, and Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, will aim to continue their strong qualifying campaign.

This encounter promises to be a thrilling contest filled with passion, skill, and intense South American football rivalry. With the teams now set, all eyes are on the Estadio Defensores del Chaco for what is expected to be a fiercely contested match.


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