Has Celso Ortiz played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Celso Ortiz play?

Celso Ortiz 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.

Celso Ortiz – Paraguay | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Celso Ortiz

Celso Fabián Ortiz Gamarra

Date of BirthJanuary 26, 1989 (age 37)

Place of BirthAsunción, Paraguay

Height / Weight175 / 71

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubNacional Asuncion

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Division Profesional - Apertura	2	0	0

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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

Celso Ortiz 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, Ortiz 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

Celso Ortiz 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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