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Paraguay · World Cup 2026 squad · Group D

Fabián Balbuena

Defender· 34 yrs· 189 cm· 88 kg· Club:Grêmio

About FABIÁN BALBUENA

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World Cup 2026 pedigree

Fabián Balbuena arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 9 appearances on record from the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign for Paraguay, contributing 0 goals and 0 assists across roughly 83 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live World Cup 2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.

Role for Paraguay

As a defender for Paraguay, Balbuena anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Grêmio is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.

World Cup 2026 outlook

Paraguay enter Group D, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Balbuena's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.

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Tournament starts 11 June 2026

Fabián Balbuena's World Cup 2026 stats will appear after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.

Stats update after each match Balbuena features in.

QUALIFYING STATS

Goals
0
Assists
0
Apps
9
Minutes
747

Performance Metrics

Avg Rating
7.04
Starting XI
8
Sub Appearances
1
Key Passes
2
Pass Accuracy
75%
Tackles
12
Interceptions
8
Clearances
30
Duels Won
60%
Aerials Won
20
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