If available, Enciso is expected to play in an advanced role alongside Miguel Almirón and Diego Gómez, with Antonio Sanabria leading the line. The report says Sanabria is favoured over Alex Arce after scoring four goals in qualifying, including three as a substitute.
That selection would give Paraguay a mobile attacking four without changing the team’s wider identity. If Enciso is ruled out, the balance of the forward line could change, with Paraguay potentially relying more heavily on direct play and set-piece situations.
The reported lineup points to a compact midfield and a settled centre-back pairing. Damián Bobadilla should provide energy alongside Andrés Cubas, whose deeper positioning is important to Paraguay’s defensive protection.
At the back, Gustavo Gómez and Omar Alderete are expected to form the central partnership. Paraguay’s approach is built around limiting space, defending in numbers and turning dead-ball situations into attacking opportunities rather than dominating possession for long periods.
A reported projection is:
The lineup remains subject to confirmation, particularly because Enciso’s status is based on a single report.
Facing the co-hosts away from home will demand concentration from the opening whistle. Paraguay’s best route into the contest appears to be a narrow defensive shape, aggressive set-piece execution and quick transitions when the United States pushes forward.
The next storyline is Enciso’s final fitness assessment. If he is cleared, Paraguay can preserve its preferred attacking structure; if not, its defensive organisation will carry even greater responsibility in the Group D opener.