Olimpia Unveils Plans for 46,000-Seat Asunción Stadium

A demanding deadline

The report puts the estimated cost at US$80 million, with completion targeted for the second half of 2029. That leaves a narrow window before the World Cup, making construction discipline central to the project’s credibility.

The update says foundation work is expected to begin in July. That first milestone will matter more than the headline capacity: any early delay would increase pressure on a schedule already running close to the tournament.

A stadium with institutional weight

The proposed name honours Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb, a former Olimpia president and the father of Alejandro Dominguez, the head of South American football’s governing body. That connection gives the project significance beyond bricks, steel and seating.

The club also says engineers involved in the renovation of Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã for the 2014 World Cup are expected to contribute. Their reported involvement adds technical experience, although delivery will ultimately be judged by the finished venue and its readiness for international football.

The selection challenge

A 46,000-seat stadium would provide the capacity associated with a major tournament fixture, but capacity alone cannot secure an opening match. Transport, security, hospitality, broadcast facilities and operational testing would all influence any final decision.

The next storyline is therefore practical rather than political. If the foundations begin as planned in July, Olimpia will have its first visible test of whether this ambitious World Cup proposal can move from announcement to construction.