Has Héctor Villalba played in a World Cup before?

Paraguay has appeared in 9 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Héctor Villalba's full international history.

What position does Héctor Villalba play?

Héctor Villalba plays as a midfielder for Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Paraguay in at the 2026 World Cup?

Paraguay are in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside United States, Australia, Turkey.

When does Paraguay play at the World Cup?

Paraguay's first match is on 2026-06-12 against United States at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.

How old is Héctor Villalba?

Héctor Villalba is 31 years old.

Héctor Villalba – Paraguay | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Héctor Villalba

Héctor Daniel Villalba

Date of BirthJuly 26, 1994 (age 31)

Place of BirthBuenos Aires, Argentina

Height / Weight172 / 77

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubBarcelona SC

Career

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Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup - Qualification South America	2	0	0
CONMEBOL Libertadores	10	2	0
Liga Pro	13	1	1
Primera División - Clausura	10	2	0
CONMEBOL Libertadores	3	1	0
Copa Paraguay	2	0	0
CONMEBOL Sudamericana	2	0	0
All Competitions	42	6	1

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World Cup 2026

Group D →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	United States	3	2	0	1	4	6
2	Australia	3	1	1	1	0	4
3	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	-2	4
4	Turkey	3	1	0	2	-2	3

2026-06-12United States vs ParaguaySoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-19Turkey vs ParaguayLevi's Stadium, San Francisco→2026-06-25Paraguay vs AustraliaLevi's Stadium, San Francisco→

2026 tournament outlook

Héctor Villalba will represent Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paraguay have been drawn in Group D alongside United States, Australia, Turkey. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-12 against United States at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. As a midfielder, Villalba will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Paraguay's best World Cup finish is Quarterfinals (2010). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup

Héctor Villalba is part of the Paraguay squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Gustavo Alfaro, alongside Carlos Coronel, O. Alderete, D. Bobadilla, and R. Sosa among the key players.

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