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Paraguay

Nicknames	Los Guaraníes (The Guaraníes) La Albirroja (The White and Red)
Association	Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (APF)
Confederation	CONMEBOL (South America)
Head coach	Gustavo Alfaro
Captain	Gustavo Gómez
Most caps	Paulo da Silva (148)
Top scorer	Roque Santa Cruz (32)
Home stadium	Estadio Defensores del Chaco
FIFA code	PAR
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	33 1 (7 February 2019)
Highest	8 (March 2001)
Lowest	103 (May 1995)
First international
Paraguay 1–5 Argentina  (Asunción, Paraguay; 11 May 1919)
Biggest win
Paraguay 7–0 Bolivia  (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 30 April 1949)  Hong Kong 0–7 Paraguay  (Hong Kong; 17 November 2010)
Biggest defeat
Argentina 8–0 Paraguay  (Santiago, Chile; 20 October 1926)
World Cup
Appearances	9 (first in 1930)
Best result	Quarter-finals (2010)
Copa América
Appearances	39 (first in 1921)
Best result	Champions (1953, 1979)

The Paraguay national football team, known as La Albirroja (The White and Red), represents Paraguay in international football games. The team is managed by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (APF). Paraguay is a member of CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation.

La Albirroja has played in nine FIFA World Cup tournaments. Their best performance was in 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals. Paraguay has also won the Copa América twice, in 1953 and 1979. The team's highest FIFA World Ranking was 8th in March 2001. In 1996, Paraguay received the "Best Mover of the Year" award for improving its FIFA World Ranking.

The team's most successful time was under coach Gerardo Martino. He led Paraguay to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2010. This was a first for the team. He also guided them to the final of the 2011 Copa América, where they finished second. Famous players like Carlos Gamarra and José Luis Chilavert were chosen for the World Cup All-Star Team in 1998. Paulo da Silva has played the most games for the national team, with 148 matches. Roque Santa Cruz is the top goal scorer, with 32 goals. Denis Caniza is the only player to have played in four World Cups for Paraguay.

Paraguay's Football Journey

The Early Years (1900–1930)

Paraguay team at the 1929 South American Championship.

Football came to Paraguay thanks to Williams Paats. Soon after, the Liga Paraguaya de Fútbol (now the APF) was formed in 1906. The first national team played a friendly match in 1910. It was against an Argentine club called Hércules, and the game ended in a 0–0 draw.

As more invitations for matches and tournaments came, the APF officially created the national team. They chose the red and white striped jerseys, which are still the official colors today. These colors come from the Paraguayan flag. In 1919, Paraguay agreed to play in the 1921 South American Championship. To get ready, they played friendly games. Their first international match was a 5–1 loss to Argentina. In the 1921 tournament, Paraguay surprised everyone by beating three-time champions Uruguay 2–1. This was their first official competition match. Paraguay finished fourth and became a regular team in the tournament.

First Big Wins (1930–1970)

In 1930, Paraguay played in the very first World Cup in Uruguay. They lost to the United States but then beat Belgium 1–0. Only one team from each group moved on, so Paraguay did not advance.

After playing in several South American Championships, Paraguay returned to the World Cup in 1950. They drew with Sweden and lost to Italy, not moving past the first round. In 1953, Paraguay won its first South American Championship in Peru. They beat Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil. They also drew with Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay. Since Paraguay and Brazil had the same points, they played a final match. Paraguay won this exciting game 3–2.

Paraguay qualified for the 1958 World Cup by beating Uruguay 5–0 in a key game. They had strong attackers like Juan Bautista Agüero and Florencio Amarilla. In Sweden, they lost a high-scoring game to France 7–3. They then beat Scotland 3–2 and drew with Yugoslavia 3–3. They finished third in their group. Many of their star players then moved to play in Europe, which made the team a bit weaker for a while.

More Success in South America (1970–1990)

With talented players like Romerito and Eugenio Morel, Paraguay won the 1979 Copa América. They finished first in their group, which included Uruguay and Ecuador. In the semi-finals, Paraguay beat Brazil. In the final, they defeated Chile to win their second continental title.

Paraguay returned to the World Cup in 1986 after 28 years. In Mexico, they beat Iraq 1–0, drew with the host country Mexico 1–1, and drew with Belgium 2–2. They reached the second round but were beaten 3–0 by England.

The Golden Era (1998–2011)

Paraguay did not qualify for the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. However, in 1992, they won a pre-Olympic tournament. This earned them a spot in the 1992 Summer Olympics. There, new stars like Carlos Gamarra, José Luis Chilavert, and José Cardozo emerged. These players became part of a "golden generation" that led Paraguay to three World Cups in a row.

1998 FIFA World Cup

Paraguay finished second in the qualifiers for the 1998 World Cup. Coached by Paulo César Carpegiani, La Albirroja was back in the World Cup. They were in Group D with Bulgaria, Nigeria, and Spain. Paraguay drew their first two matches 0–0 against Bulgaria and Spain. They then beat Nigeria 3–1, finishing second in the group.

In the Round of 16, Paraguay played against host country France. The game was 0–0 after 90 minutes. In extra time, Laurent Blanc scored a "golden goal" in the 114th minute, which meant France won instantly. This eliminated Paraguay. Defender Carlos Gamarra and goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert were chosen for the 1998 World Cup All-Star Team.

1999 and 2001 Copa América

Paraguay hosted the 1999 Copa América. Many players from the 1998 World Cup team returned. They drew 0–0 with Bolivia, then won 4–0 against Japan. In their last group game, Paraguay beat Peru 1–0. They finished first in their group. In the quarter-finals, Paraguay lost to Uruguay in a penalty shootout.

In the 2001 Copa América, Paraguay mostly used players from local clubs. They drew 3–3 with Peru and 0–0 with Mexico. They lost 3–1 to Brazil in their final group match.

2002 FIFA World Cup

José Luis Chilavert was a key player for Paraguay in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers.

Paraguay finished fourth in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, earning a spot in the tournament. They were in Group B with Spain, South Africa, and Slovenia. Paraguay drew 2–2 with South Africa in their first game. They then lost 3–1 to Spain. In their third game, Paraguay beat Slovenia 3–1. Paraguay and South Africa both had four points, but Paraguay advanced to the next round because they had scored more goals. Paraguay then played against Germany in the Round of 16. Germany scored in the 88th minute to win 1–0, ending Paraguay's World Cup journey.

2004 Copa América

Nelson Valdez played for Paraguay in the 2004 Copa América.

Coach Carlos Jara Saguier took a young team to the 2004 Copa América. They were in Group C with Brazil, Costa Rica, and Chile. Paraguay won their first game against Costa Rica 1–0. They drew 1–1 with Chile and then beat Brazil 2–1. Paraguay finished first in their group without losing a game. In the quarter-finals, they lost 3–1 to Uruguay.

2006 FIFA World Cup

José Saturnino Cardozo scored many goals during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers.

Paraguay qualified for their third World Cup in a row for the 2006 tournament.

Paraguay (in blue) playing against England (in white) at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

They were in Group B with England, Sweden, and Trinidad and Tobago. Paraguay lost 1–0 to England in their first match. They then lost to Sweden, which meant they were eliminated after just two games. Their only win was 2–0 against Trinidad and Tobago. Paraguay was the only South American team that did not get past the first round.

2007 Copa América

Gerardo Martino became the coach of Paraguay in 2007.

In the 2007 Copa América, Paraguay was in Group C with Argentina, Colombia, and the United States. Paraguay won their first game against Colombia 5–0, with Roque Santa Cruz scoring three goals. They then beat the United States 3–1. Paraguay and Argentina both qualified from the group. In the quarter-finals, Paraguay lost 6–0 to Mexico.

2010 FIFA World Cup

Salvador Cabañas was a top player for Paraguay during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.

Paraguay had a very strong 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. They started with a draw against Peru, then won four games in a row. They beat Uruguay, Ecuador, Chile, and Brazil. They stayed in first place in the CONMEBOL standings for nine rounds. Paraguay finished the qualifiers with 33 points.

Paraguay playing against Italy at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

In the 2010 World Cup, Paraguay was in Group F with defending champions Italy, Slovakia, and New Zealand. They drew 1–1 with Italy, then beat Slovakia 2–0, and drew 0–0 with New Zealand. Paraguay finished first in their group.

In the Round of 16, Paraguay beat Japan in a penalty shootout after a 0–0 draw. This was the first time Paraguay reached the quarter-finals. There, they played against Spain. Paraguay's goalkeeper Justo Villar saved a penalty kick, but Spain scored in the 83rd minute to win 1–0. Spain went on to win the tournament. After the match, coach Gerardo Martino announced he would leave his position.

2011 Copa América

Paraguay's goalkeeper Justo Villar was named the best goalkeeper at the 2011 Copa América.

At the 2011 Copa América, Paraguay was in Group B with Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador. They drew all three of their matches. Paraguay advanced as one of the best third-placed teams. They then beat Brazil in a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, they again won a penalty shootout against Venezuela. This sent them to their first final since 1979. They lost the final to Uruguay. Despite the loss, Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Gerardo Martino then resigned as coach.

Recent Times (2011–Present)

Francisco Arce coached Paraguay after Gerardo Martino left in 2011.

For the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay changed coaches three times. They ended up last in the qualifying group and did not make it to the World Cup. In the 2015 Copa América, Paraguay reached the semi-finals after beating Brazil on penalties. They were then eliminated by Argentina, losing 6–1.

Paraguay finished last in their group in the special Copa América Centenario in 2016.

Paraguay qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first since 2010. In the group stage, they lost 4–1 to hosts United States. They then defeated Turkey 1–0 and drew 0–0 with Australia. Paraguay advanced to the knockout stages. They faced Germany in the Round of 32. After a 1–1 draw in regular and extra time, Paraguay won a dramatic penalty shootout 4–3. This historic win sent them to the Round of 16. Paraguay is scheduled to play France in the Round of 16 on July 4, 2026.

Team Colors and Kits

Paraguay usually wears red and white shirts, blue shorts, and blue socks.

Kit provider	Period
Adidas	1979–1980
Textil Paraná	1981–1983
Rainha	1984–1986
Sportman	1987–1990
Textil Paraná	1991–1992
Ennerre	1993–1994
Reebok	1995–1998
Puma	1999–2006
Adidas	2007–2019
Puma	2020–present

Coaching Staff

Current head coach Gustavo Alfaro.

Position	Name
Head coach	Gustavo Alfaro
Assistant coach	Carlos Gonzalez
Assistant coach	Claudio Cristofanelli
Fitness coach	Sergio Omar
Fitness coach	Pedro Ignacio
Video analyst	Alejandro Juan
Goalkeeping coach	Diego Carranza
First-team Doctor	Justo Tapia
Physiotherapist	Luis Canteros
Academy manager	Elvio Paolorosso

Players

This section lists the players who represent Paraguay.

Current Squad

The following 26 players were chosen for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Caps (games played) and goals are updated as of June 29, 2026, after the match against Germany.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Gatito Fernández	(1988-03-29) 29 March 1988 (age 38)	31	0	Cerro Porteño
12	1GK	Orlando Gill	(2000-06-11) 11 June 2000 (age 26)	10	0	San Lorenzo
22	1GK	Gastón Olveira	(1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 33)	1	0	Olimpia
2	2DF	Gustavo Velázquez	(1991-04-17) 17 April 1991 (age 35)	17	1	Cerro Porteño
3	2DF	Omar Alderete	(1996-12-26) 26 December 1996 (age 29)	39	3	Sunderland
4	2DF	Juan José Cáceres	(2000-06-01) 1 June 2000 (age 26)	21	0	Dynamo Moscow
5	2DF	Fabián Balbuena	(1991-08-23) 23 August 1991 (age 34)	49	2	Grêmio
6	2DF	Júnior Alonso	(1993-02-09) 9 February 1993 (age 33)	75	3	Atlético Mineiro
13	2DF	José Canale	(1996-07-20) 20 July 1996 (age 29)	5	0	Lanús
15	2DF	Gustavo Gómez	(1993-05-06) 6 May 1993 (age 33)	93	4	Palmeiras
26	2DF	Alexandro Maidana	(2005-07-26) 26 July 2005 (age 20)	4	1	Talleres
7	3MF	Ramón Sosa	(1999-08-31) 31 August 1999 (age 26)	30	1	Palmeiras
8	3MF	Diego Gómez	(2003-03-27) 27 March 2003 (age 23)	27	3	Brighton & Hove Albion
10	3MF	Miguel Almirón	(1994-02-10) 10 February 1994 (age 32)	79	10	Atlanta United
11	3MF	Maurício	(2001-06-22) 22 June 2001 (age 25)	6	1	Palmeiras
14	3MF	Andrés Cubas	(1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 30)	37	0	Vancouver Whitecaps
16	3MF	Damián Bobadilla	(2001-07-11) 11 July 2001 (age 24)	23	1	São Paulo
17	3MF	Kaku	(1995-01-11) 11 January 1995 (age 31)	34	6	Al Ain
20	3MF	Braian Ojeda	(2000-06-27) 27 June 2000 (age 26)	18	0	Orlando City
23	3MF	Matías Galarza	(2002-02-11) 11 February 2002 (age 24)	18	4	Atlanta United
24	3MF	Gustavo Caballero	(2001-09-21) 21 September 2001 (age 24)	3	1	Portsmouth
9	4FW	Antonio Sanabria	(1996-03-04) 4 March 1996 (age 30)	50	7	Cremonese
18	4FW	Álex Arce	(1995-06-16) 16 June 1995 (age 31)	17	1	Independiente Rivadavia
19	4FW	Julio Enciso	(2004-01-23) 23 January 2004 (age 22)	36	5	Strasbourg
21	4FW	Gabriel Ávalos	(1991-07-09) 9 July 1991 (age 34)	26	2	Independiente
25	4FW	Isidro Pitta	(1999-08-14) 14 August 1999 (age 26)	6	0	Red Bull Bragantino

Recent Call-ups

These players have also been called to the national team in the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Carlos Coronel	(1996-12-29) 29 December 1996 (age 29)	9	0	São Paulo	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
GK	Santiago Rojas	(1996-04-05) 5 April 1996 (age 30)	2	0	Nacional	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
GK	Juan Espínola	(1994-11-02) 2 November 1994 (age 31)	1	0	Barracas Central	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
GK	Aldo Pérez	(2000-11-03) 3 November 2000 (age 25)	0	0	Guaraní	v.  Mexico, 18 November 2025
DF	Blas Riveros	(1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 28)	15	0	Cerro Porteño	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Alan Benítez	(1994-01-25) 25 January 1994 (age 32)	8	0	Libertad	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Agustín Sández	(2001-01-16) 16 January 2001 (age 25)	5	0	Rosario Central	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Mateo Gamarra	(1993-05-06) 6 May 1993 (age 33)	3	0	Cruzeiro	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Saúl Salcedo	(1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 (age 28)	2	0	Newell's Old Boys	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Diego León	(2007-04-03) 3 April 2007 (age 19)	1	0	Manchester United	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Alcides Benítez	(2002-06-08) 8 June 2002 (age 24)	0	0	Belgrano	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Ronaldo Dejesús	(2001-04-21) 21 April 2001 (age 25)	0	0	Lanús	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Alan Núñez	(2004-10-01) 1 October 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Nacional	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF	Alexis Duarte	(2000-03-12) 12 March 2000 (age 26)	1	0	Libertad	v.  Mexico, 18 November 2025
MF	Mathías Villasanti	(1997-01-24) 24 January 1997 (age 29)	51	0	Grêmio	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Robert Piris Da Motta	(1994-07-26) 26 July 1994 (age 31)	9	0	Cerro Porteño	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Álvaro Campuzano	(1995-06-12) 12 June 1995 (age 31)	4	0	Libertad	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Diego González	(2003-01-07) 7 January 2003 (age 23)	4	0	Santos Laguna	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Hugo Cuenca	(2005-01-08) 8 January 2005 (age 21)	3	0	Burgos	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Lucas Romero	(2002-08-29) 29 August 2002 (age 23)	2	0	Juárez	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Enso González	(2005-01-20) 20 January 2005 (age 21)	0	0	Wolverhampton Wanderers	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF	Rubén Lezcano	(2004-02-09) 9 February 2004 (age 22)	0	0	Olimpia	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Óscar Romero	(1992-07-04) 4 July 1992 (age 34)	55	4	Huracán	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Ángel Romero	(1992-07-04) 4 July 1992 (age 34)	51	8	Boca Juniors	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Carlos González	(1993-02-04) 4 February 1993 (age 33)	15	0	Independiente del Valle	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Adam Bareiro	(1996-07-26) 26 July 1996 (age 29)	8	0	Boca Juniors	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Lorenzo Melgarejo	(1990-08-10) 10 August 1990 (age 35)	5	0	Libertad	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Ronaldo Martínez	(1996-04-25) 25 April 1996 (age 30)	4	0	Talleres	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Robert Morales	(1999-03-17) 17 March 1999 (age 27)	2	1	UNAM	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Adrián Alcaraz	(1999-09-28) 28 September 1999 (age 26)	0	0	Olimpia	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW	Rodney Redes	(2000-02-22) 22 February 2000 (age 26)	0	0	LDU Quito	2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
COV Withdrew due to COVID-19 INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad RET Retired from the national team SUS Suspended WD Withdrew from the squad

Player Records

Here are some records for players who have played for Paraguay. Players in bold are still playing internationally.

Most Games Played (Caps)

Paulo da Silva has played the most games for Paraguay, with 148 international appearances.

Most Goals Scored

Roque Santa Cruz is Paraguay's top goal scorer with 32 goals.

Tournament History

FIFA World Cup

Paraguay has participated in the FIFA World Cup several times.      Champions       Runners-up       Third place       Fourth place  

FIFA World Cup record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Group stage	9th	2	1	0	1	1	3	Squad		Qualified as invitees
1934	Did not enter										Declined participation
1938
1950	Group stage	11th	2	0	1	1	2	4	Squad		Qualified automatically
1954	Did not qualify										4	2	0	2	8	6
1958	Group stage	12th	3	1	1	1	9	12	Squad		4	3	0	1	11	4
1962	Did not qualify										2	0	1	1	0	1
1966											4	1	1	2	3	5
1970											6	4	0	2	6	5
1974											4	2	1	1	8	5
1978											4	1	2	1	3	3
1982											4	1	0	3	3	6
1986	Round of 16	13th	4	1	2	1	4	6	Squad		8	3	3	2	14	8
1990	Did not qualify										4	2	0	2	6	7
1994											6	1	4	1	6	7
1998	Round of 16	14th	4	1	2	1	3	2	Squad		16	9	2	5	21	14
2002		16th	4	1	1	2	6	7	Squad		18	9	3	6	29	23
2006	Group stage	18th	3	1	0	2	2	2	Squad		18	8	4	6	23	23
2010	Quarter-finals	8th	5	1	3	1	3	2	Squad		18	10	3	5	24	16
2014	Did not qualify										16	3	3	10	17	31
2018											18	7	3	8	19	25
2022											18	3	7	8	12	26
2026	Round of 32	TBD	4	1	2	1	3	5	Squad		18	7	7	4	14	10
2030	Qualified as commemorative match hosts										Qualified as commemorative match hosts
2034	To be determined										To be determined
Total	Quarter-finals	9/23	31	8	12	11	33	43	—		190	76	44	70	227	225

*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

Copa América

Paraguay has a long history in the Copa América, winning it twice.

South American Championship / Copa América record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Squad
1916	Not a CONMEBOL member
1917
1919
1920
1921	Fourth place	4th	3	1	0	2	2	7	Squad
1922	Runners-up	2nd	5	2	1	2	5	6	Squad
1923	Third place	3rd	3	1	0	2	4	6	Squad
1924	Third place	3rd	3	1	1	1	4	4	Squad
1925	Third place	3rd	4	0	0	4	4	13	Squad
1926	Fourth place	4th	4	1	0	3	8	20	Squad
1927	Did not enter
1929	Runners-up	2nd	3	2	0	1	9	4	Squad
1935	Did not enter
1937	Fourth place	4th	5	2	0	3	8	16	Squad
1939	Third place	3rd	4	2	0	2	9	8	Squad
1941	Did not enter
1942	Fourth place	4th	6	2	2	2	11	10	Squad
1945	Did not enter
1946	Third place	3rd	5	2	1	2	8	8	Squad
1947	Runners-up	2nd	7	5	1	1	16	11	Squad
1949	Runners-up	2nd	8	6	0	2	21	13	Squad
1953	Champions	1st	7	4	2	1	14	8	Squad
1955	Fifth place	5th	5	1	1	3	7	14	Squad
1956	Fifth place	5th	5	0	2	3	3	8	Squad
1957	Did not enter
1959	Third place	3rd	6	3	0	3	12	12	Squad
1959	Fifth place	5th	4	0	1	3	6	11	Squad
1963	Runners-up	2nd	6	4	1	1	13	7	Squad
1967	Fourth place	4th	5	2	0	3	9	13	Squad
1975	Group stage	7th	4	1	1	2	5	5	Squad
1979	Champions	1st	9	4	4	1	13	7	Squad
1983	Third place	3rd	2	0	2	0	1	1	Squad
1987	Group stage	9th	2	0	1	1	0	3	Squad
1989	Fourth place	4th	7	3	1	3	9	10	Squad
1991	Group stage	6th	4	2	0	2	7	8	Squad
1993	Quarter-finals	8th	4	1	1	2	2	7	Squad
1995		6th	4	2	1	1	6	5	Squad
1997		7th	4	1	1	2	2	5	Squad
1999		6th	4	2	2	0	6	1	Squad
2001	Group stage	10th	3	0	2	1	4	6	Squad
2004	Quarter-finals	5th	4	2	1	1	5	5	Squad
2007		5th	4	2	0	2	8	8	Squad
2011	Runners-up	2nd	6	0	5	1	5	8	Squad
2015	Fourth place	4th	6	1	3	2	6	12	Squad
2016	Group stage	13th	3	0	1	2	1	3	Squad
2019	Quarter-finals	8th	4	0	3	1	3	4	Squad
2021		6th	5	2	1	2	8	6	Squad
2024	Group stage	14th	3	0	0	3	3	8	Squad
Total	2 Titles	39/44	180	64	43	73	267	311	—

Honors and Awards

Paraguay has won several titles and awards in football.

Continental Titles

• South American Championship / Copa América
  • Champions (2): 1953, 1979
  • Runners-up (6): 1922, 1929, 1947, 1949, 1963, 2011
  • Third place (7): 1923, 1924, 1925, 1939, 1946, 1959-I, 1983

Friendly Tournament Wins

• Copa Chevallier Boutell (2): 1925^s, 1945
• Copa Trompowski (1): 1950
• Copa Paz del Chaco (6): 1963, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1995, 2003
• Lunar New Year Cup (1): 1968
• Copa Artigas (1): 1975^s
• Copa Félix Bogado (2): 1973, 1983
• Copa Boquerón (1): 1988

Summary of Major Titles

Competition				Total
CONMEBOL Copa América	2	6	7	15
Total	2	6	7	15

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Paraguay para niños

• Paraguay national under-23 football team
• Paraguay national under-20 football team
• Paraguay national under-17 football team
• Paraguay national futsal team
• Football in Paraguay