Paraguay held less possession than any of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup — and outlasted 32 of them.

30% of the ball. Five matches. The last 16. All 48 teams, ranked by average possession.

Possession pairs may sum to 100–101 due to rounding. The Germany match is a draw decided on penalties, not a win. Data ends at the Round of 16.

FIFA 2026 group stage and knockout match data.