Paraguay national football team
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The Paraguay national football team (Template:Langx; Guarani: Poravo Paraguáigua Vakapipopo pegua), nicknamed La Albirroja, represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions, and are controlled by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (Template:Langx). Paraguay is a member of CONMEBOL. The Albirroja has qualified for ten FIFA World Cup competitions (1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2026 and 2030), with their best performance coming in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals. A regular participant at the Copa América, Paraguay have been crowned champions of the competition on two occasions (in 1953 and 1979). Paraguay's highest FIFA World Ranking was 8th in March 2001 and their lowest was 103rd in May 1995. Paraguay was awarded second place with Best Move of the Year in 1996 for their rise in the FIFA World Ranking.
The national team's most successful period was under the coaching of Argentine Gerardo Martino, who was awarded with the South American Coach of the Year in 2007 and took Paraguay to the quarter-finals stage of the FIFA World Cup competition for the first time in history (in 2010) and also to the final of the 2011 Copa América, where Paraguay finished as runners-up. In Paraguay's entire history at the FIFA World Cup, only Carlos Gamarra and José Luis Chilavert hold the distinction of being selected as part of the All-Star Team, for their performances in the 1998 edition. Paulo da Silva holds the most appearances for the national team with 148 matches and Roque Santa Cruz is the all-time leading goalscorer with 32 goals. Denis Caniza, who was part of the national team from 1996 to 2010, is the only player to have represented Paraguay in four consecutive FIFA World Cup competitions (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010).
History
The beginning (1900–1930)
Soon after the introduction of football in Paraguay by Williams Paats, the Liga Paraguaya de Futbol (today Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol) was created in 1906. The first national football team was organized in 1910 when an invitation by the Argentine club Hércules of Corrientes was received to play a friendly match that ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>[1] Template:Webarchive</ref>
Because of the increasing number of invitations to play matches and international tournaments, the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol decided to officially create the national team and select the striped red and white jerseys that, to this day, remain as the official colours (taken from the Paraguayan flag). In late 1919, Paraguay accepted an invitation to play the 1921 South American Championship; in order to prepare for that event, a number of friendly matches were played between 1919 and 1921. The first of those friendly matches was a 5–1 loss against Argentina, the first international match played by Paraguay. When the 1921 South American Championship began, Paraguay defeated three-time South American champions Uruguay 2–1, with this being the first match in an official competition for the Paraguayan football team. Paraguay eventually finished fourth in the tournament and became a regular participant of the tournament for the next editions.
First taste of success (1930–1970)
In 1930, Paraguay participated in the first World Cup, organized by Uruguay. In the first round, Paraguay lost to the United States 0–3, before defeating Belgium 1–0 with a goal by Luis Vargas Peña. Only one team per group advanced from the first round, and the U.S. left Paraguay behind.
After participating in the 1929, 1947 and 1949 South American Championships (where Paraguay finished in second place), Paraguay returned to the World Cup in 1950, facing Sweden and Italy in Group 3. Paraguay failed to advance to the next round after a 2–2 draw against Sweden and a 2–0 loss against Italy. Paraguay won their first South American Championship in 1953, played in Peru, after winning against Chile (3–0), Bolivia (2–1) and Brazil (2–1), and drawing Ecuador (0–0), Peru (2–2) and Uruguay (2–2). Since Paraguay and Brazil were tied in points at the end of the tournament, a final playoff match was played between them, with Paraguay winning the final 3–2.
For the 1958 World Cup, Paraguay qualified ahead of Uruguay (beating them 5–0 in the decisive game) with a team that contained a formidable attacking lineup with stars such as Juan Bautista Agüero, José Parodi, Jorge Lino Romero, Cayetano Ré and Florencio Amarilla. In their first game in Sweden, Paraguay were 3–2 up against France in a game they lost 7–3. A 3–2 win over Scotland and a 3–3 draw with Yugoslavia saw Paraguay finish third in their group.
The departure of several of their stars for European football (mainly Spain) resulted in a weakening of Paraguay's football fortunes somewhat, but they were only edged out by Mexico in the 1962 qualifiers.Template:CN
More continental success (1970–1990)
With players such as Romerito, Carlos Alberto Kiese, Alicio Solalinde, Roberto Paredes, Hugo Ricardo Talavera and Eugenio Morel and manager Ranulfo Miranda,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Paraguay won the 1979 Copa América after finishing first in Group C (which consisted of Uruguay and Ecuador as well) with two wins and two draws. In the semi-finals, Paraguay defeated Brazil by an aggregate score of 4–3. In the final, Paraguay defeated Chile by an aggregate score of 3–1 to claim its second continental crown.
Paraguay ended a 28-year absence from the World Cup in 1986; during their time in Mexico, the team defeated Iraq 1–0, and drew the hosts 1–1 and Belgium 2–2. They reached the second round where they were beaten 3–0 by England.<ref>[2] Template:Webarchive</ref>
The golden generation (1998–2011)
A drought followed once again, as Paraguay failed to reach the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
In 1992, Paraguay won the South American pre-Olympic tournament, which guaranteed a spot in the 1992 Summer Olympics football competition. In the Olympics, Paraguay finished second in its group and were eliminated by Ghana in the quarter-finals.<ref name="Olympics 1992-">Since 1992, squads for Football at the Summer Olympics have been restricted to three players over the age of 23. The achievements of such teams are not usually included in the statistics of the international team.</ref> Despite this, new players such as Carlos Gamarra, Celso Ayala, José Luis Chilavert, Francisco Arce and José Cardozo emerged, becoming part of the "golden generation" that led Paraguay to three straight World Cups and noteworthy performances in continental competitions.Template:CN
1998 FIFA World Cup
Template:Main Paraguay concluded the qualifiers for the 1998 World Cup by finishing second, one point below Argentina. 1998 FIFA World Cup Group D Coached by the Brazilian Paulo César Carpegiani, the Albirroja returned to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1986. Paraguay were drawn into Group D, alongside Bulgaria, Nigeria and Spain. Paraguay drew their first two matches 0–0, against Bulgaria and Spain.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Nigeria, who had already qualified for the second round after winning their first two matches, lost 3–1 to Paraguay, who finished second in the group.
Paraguay met hosts France (without Zinedine Zidane) in the round of 16 on 28 June, with a goalless 90 minutes. In the 114th minute of extra-time, Laurent Blanc scored to eliminate Paraguay with a golden goal.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Defender Carlos Gamarra and goalkeeper and captain José Luís Chilavert were selected as part of the 1998 All-Star Team.
1999 and 2001 Copa América
1999 Copa América Group A Paraguay were hosts of the 1999 Copa América, played in four cities throughout the country. Many of the 1998 World Cup players returned, to be coached by Ever Hugo Almeida. Grouped with Bolivia, Japan and Peru, the Albirroja played their first match of the competition, drawing 0–0 against Bolivia. On 2 July, Paraguay faced Japan and sealed a 4–0 victory. In Paraguay's third and last group stage fixture against Peru, Paraguay won 1–0. The Albirroja topped the group with seven points. Paraguay were drawn against Uruguay at the quarter-final stage. The match was decided via a penalty shootout, which saw Paraguay lose 5–3. Following the conclusion of the competition, striker Roque Santa Cruz was awarded with the 1999 Paraguayan Footballer of the Year award.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In the 2001 Copa América, head coach Sergio Markarián selected a squad of mostly domestic based players. Paraguay were drawn against Peru, Mexico and Brazil. Their 12 July match against Peru ended 3–3. On 15 July, Paraguay drew 0–0 with Mexico, before Brazil's 3–1 win three days later in Paraguay's last group stage fixture.
2002 FIFA World Cup
Paraguay placed fourth in the 2002 World Cup qualifying process, qualifying for the tournament. 2002 FIFA World Cup Group B
Cesare Maldini being appointed as coach in January 2002 caused controversy as domestic managers were overlooked (prompting the managers union to try to unsuccessfully expel him for immigration breaches).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> They were in Group B with Spain, South Africa and Slovenia. The Albirroja would face South Africa in their opening group stage match on 2 June, with a match that ended in a 2–2 draw, before Spain defeated Paraguay 3–1 on 7 June. In the third group stage fixture against Slovenia, Paraguay won 3–1. Although Paraguay and South Africa had finished with four points each with a goal difference of 0, the Albirroja progressed due to having scored six goals while South Africa scored five.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Paraguay then faced Germany, who dominated the match, scoring in the 88th minute on their way to the final.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
2004 Copa América
Coach Carlos Jara Saguier took a relatively young squad to the 2004 Copa América, with the majority of players tied to clubs of the Primera División Paraguaya. Having been drawn in Group C with Brazil, Costa Rica and Chile, a penalty sealed Paraguay's 1–0 victory in their first group stage match against Costa Rica. Paraguay then drew 1–1 with Chile, then earned a 2–1 victory against Brazil, finishing undefeated in their group with seven points. Paraguay were drawn against Uruguay in the quarter-finals, being eliminated after losing 3–1.
2006 FIFA World Cup
Paraguay began the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign in 2003, completing the process by finishing fourth two years later, qualifying for their third consecutive World Cup.Template:Citation needed
The team was drawn into Group B alongside England, Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago. Paraguay faced England in their opening group stage match on 10 June, with the Three Lions winning 1–0. Paraguay failed to score against Sweden on 15 June, and were eliminated after just two group stage matches, with their only compensation being a 2–0 win against Trinidad and Tobago. Paraguay finished third in their group, and were the only South American team that did not advance past the first round.Template:Citation needed Upon the conclusion of Paraguay's 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign, Aníbal Ruiz resigned as head coach and Raúl Vicente Amarilla was assigned as the interim coach.
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2007 Copa América
Template:Main 2007 Copa América Group C included Paraguay, Argentina, Colombia, and the United States. In Paraguay's first fixture, they would defeat Colombia 5–0 after a hat-trick from Roque Santa Cruz and a double from Salvador Cabañas.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In Paraguay's second fixture against the United States, Édgar Barreto opened the scoring in the 29th minute just before the USA's Ricardo Clark equalized in the 35th minute. Paraguay would win the match 3–1 after a goal from Óscar Cardozo and a 92nd minute free kick from Salvador Cabañas.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
With both Paraguay and Argentina having obtained six points and qualifying from Group C, the two teams faced in their last group stage fixture with a second-string team. A 79th minute Javier Mascherano goal was enough to seal a 1–0 victory for Argentina,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> as Paraguay advanced to the knockout stages to face Mexico. Mexico had already beaten Brazil in the group stage and had finished in first place in Group B. After Paraguayan goalkeeper Aldo Bobadilla was sent off in the third minute, Paraguay conceded a penalty in the fifth minute and eventually found themselves down 3–0 at half-time. Mexico would score another three more goals, thrashing Paraguay 6–0 and ending their Copa América campaign.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2010 FIFA World Cup
Paraguay commenced their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 0–0 away draw against Peru.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They followed this draw with four consecutive wins — against Urugauay (1–0), Ecuador (5–1), Chile (3–0), and Brazil (2–0) — to take the team to first place in the CONMEBOL standings after four matches,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> staying there for nine consecutive rounds. Paraguay lost for the first time in qualifying in a 4–2 away defeat against Bolivia.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They eventually concluded qualifying with 33 points.Template:Citation needed
2010 FIFA World Cup Group F The 2010 World Cup saw Paraguay drawn into Group F alongside defending champions Italy, Slovakia and New Zealand, with the team facing Italy in their opening match and drawing 1–1, after taking the lead in the 39th minute.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They then beat Slovakia 2–0<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and drew New Zealand 0–0, to finish first in the group.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Paraguay then eliminated Japan in the round of 16, as they won a penalty shoot-out 5–3 after a 0–0 draw.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Paraguay advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Albirroja were drawn against Spain at the quarter-final stage. Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar saved a penalty kick, but Spain scored in the 83rd minute to win 1–0, and went on to win the tournament.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> After the match, Gerardo Martino stated that he would be leaving his position at the end of his contract.
2011 Copa América
At the 2011 Copa América, Paraguay were paired with Group B with Brazil, Venezuela and Ecuador, drawing all three matches to end up as the group's third-place team.
As one of the best third-placed teams that advanced, Paraguay won the rematch against Brazil. The match was decided via a penalty shoot out, with Paraguay winning in order to meet Venezuela in the semi-final. With another penalty shoot out, Paraguay won 5–3 to advance to their first final since 1979, where they lost to Uruguay. Despite the loss, Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar was awarded as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Gerardo Martino resigned soon afterwards as coach of the Albirroja.
2011–present
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Throughout the duration of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay changed coaches three times, only to end up last in qualifying.Template:Citation needed The 2015 Copa América eventually saw Paraguay reach the semi-finals, after defeating Brazil in the quarter-finals on penalties. They were eliminated by Argentina by a score of 6–1.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Paraguay finished last in their group in a special Copa América Centenario, and would eventually qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 10 years later.Template:Citation needed
Team image
Template:Commons Paraguay traditionally wears red and white shirts and blue shorts and socks.
| Kit provider | Period |
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| Template:Flagicon Adidas | 1979-1980 |
| Template:Flagicon Textil Paraná | 1981–1983 |
| Template:Flagicon Rainha | 1984-1986 |
| Template:Flagicon Sportman | 1987–1990 |
| Template:Flagicon Textil Paraná | 1991–1992 |
| Template:Flagicon Ennerre | 1993–1994 |
| Template:Flagicon Reebok | 1995–1998 |
| Template:Flagicon Puma | 1999–2006 |
| Template:Flagicon Adidas | 2007–2019 |
| Template:Flagicon Puma | 2020–present |
Results and fixtures
Template:Main The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Template:Flagicon Gustavo Alfaro |
| Assistant coach | Template:Flagicon Carlos Gonzalez |
| Assistant coach | Template:Flagicon Claudio Cristofanelli |
| Fitness coach | Template:Flagicon Sergio Omar |
| Fitness coach | Template:Flagicon Pedro Ignacio |
| Video analyst | Template:Flagicon Alejandro Juan |
| Goalkeeping coach | Template:Flagicon Diego Carranza |
| First-team Doctor | Template:Flagicon Justo Tapia |
| Physiotherapist | Template:Flagicon Luis Canteros |
| Academy manager | Template:Flagicon Elvio Paolorosso |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up to the squad for the friendly matches against United States and Mexico on 15 and 18 November 2025, respectively.<ref>Template:Cite instagram</ref>
Caps and goals current as of 18 November 2025, after the match against Mexico.
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Recent call-ups
The following players have received a call-up within the past 12 months:
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COV Withdrew due to COVID-19
INJ Withdrew due to injury
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RET Retired from the national team
SUS Suspended
WD Withdrew from the squad
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Player records
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- Players in bold are still active at international level.
Most caps
| Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo da Silva | 148 | 3 | Template:Nowrap |
| 2 | Justo Villar | 120 | 0 | 1999–2018 |
| 3 | Roque Santa Cruz | 112 | 32 | 1999–2016 |
| 4 | Carlos Gamarra | 110 | 12 | 1993–2006 |
| 5 | Cristian Riveros | 101 | 16 | 2005–2018 |
| 6 | Roberto Acuña | 100 | 5 | 1993–2011 |
| Denis Caniza | 100 | 1 | 1996–2010 | |
| 8 | Celso Ayala | 85 | 6 | 1993–2003 |
| Gustavo Gómez | 85 | 4 | 2013–present | |
| 10 | José Saturnino Cardozo | 82 | 25 | 1991–2006 |
Most goals
| Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roque Santa Cruz | 32 | 112 | {{#expr: 32/112 round 2}} | Template:Nowrap |
| 2 | José Saturnino Cardozo | 25 | 82 | {{#expr: 25/82 round 2}} | 1991–2006 |
| 3 | Cristian Riveros | 16 | 101 | {{#expr: 16/101 round 2}} | 2005–2018 |
| 4 | Saturnino Arrúa | 13 | 26 | {{#expr: 13/26 round 2}} | 1969–1980 |
| Julio César Romero | 13 | 32 | {{#expr: 13/32 round 2}} | 1979–1986 | |
| Nelson Haedo Valdez | 13 | 77 | {{#expr: 13/77 round 2}} | 2004–2017 | |
| 7 | Óscar Cardozo | 12 | 58 | {{#expr: 12/58 round 2}} | 2006–2023 |
| Carlos Gamarra | 12 | 110 | {{#expr: 12/110 round 2}} | 1993–2006 | |
| 9 | Roberto Cabañas | 11 | 28 | {{#expr: 11/28 round 2}} | 1981–1993 |
| Miguel Ángel Benítez | 11 | 29 | {{#expr: 11/29 round 2}} | 1996–1999 |
Competitive record
FIFA World Cup
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| FIFA World Cup record | Qualification record | ||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip* | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Squad | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | ||
| Template:Flagicon 1930 | Group stage | 9th | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Squad | Qualified as invitees | |||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1934 | Did not enter | Declined participation | |||||||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1938 | |||||||||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1950 | Group stage | 11th | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Squad | Qualified automatically | |||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1954 | Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1958 | Group stage | 12th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | Squad | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | ||
| Template:Flagicon 1962 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1966 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1970 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1974 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1978 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1982 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1986 | Round of 16 | 13th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | Squad | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 | ||
| Template:Flagicon 1990 | Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1994 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1998 | Round of 16 | 14th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | Squad | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 14 | ||
| Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2002 | 16th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | Squad | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 23 | |||
| Template:Flagicon 2006 | Group stage | 18th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Squad | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Template:Flagicon 2010 | Quarter-finals | 8th | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | Squad | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 16 | ||
| Template:Flagicon 2014 | Did not qualify | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 31 | ||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 2018 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 25 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 2022 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 26 | |||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2026 | Qualified | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 10 | ||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2030 | Qualified as commemorative match hosts | Qualified as commemorative match hosts | |||||||||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 2034 | To be determined | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
| Total | Quarter-finals | Template:Tooltip | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 38 | — | 190 | 76 | 44 | 70 | 227 | 225 | ||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.
Copa América
| South American Championship / Copa América record | |||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Template:Abbr | Template:Abbr | Template:Abbr* | Template:Abbr | Template:Abbr | Template:Abbr | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1916 | Not a CONMEBOL member | ||||||||
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| Template:Flagicon 1921 | Fourth place | 4th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1922 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1923 | Third place | 3rd | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1924 | Third place | 3rd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1925 | Third place | 3rd | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 13 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1926 | Fourth place | 4th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 20 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1927 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1929 | Runners-up | 2nd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1935 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1937 | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 16 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1939 | Third place | 3rd | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1941 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1942 | Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1945 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1946 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1947 | Runners-up | 2nd | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 11 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1949 | Runners-up | 2nd | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 13 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1953 | Champions | 1st | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1955 | Fifth place | 5th | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1956 | Fifth place | 5th | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1957 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1959 | Third place | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 12 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1959 | Fifth place | 5th | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1963 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 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 |
| Template:Flagicon 1987 | Group stage | 9th | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1989 | Fourth place | 4th | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1991 | Group stage | 6th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1993 | Quarter-finals | 8th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 1995 | 6th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | Squad | |
| Template:Flagicon 1997 | 7th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Squad | |
| Template:Flagicon 1999 | 6th | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | Squad | |
| Template:Flagicon 2001 | Group stage | 10th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 2004 | Quarter-finals | 5th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 2007 | 5th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | Squad | |
| Template:Flagicon 2011 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 2015 | Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 2016 | Group stage | 13th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 2019 | Quarter-finals | 8th | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Squad |
| Template:Flagicon 2021 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | Squad | |
| Template:Flagicon 2024 | Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | Squad |
| Total | 2 Titles | 39/44 | 180 | 64 | 43 | 73 | 267 | 311 | — |
Pan American Games
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| Template:Flagicon 1951 | Fourth place | 4th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| Template:Flagicon 1955 | Did not participate | |||||||
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| Template:Flagicon 1987 | Preliminary round | 9th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Template:Flagicon 1991 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| Template:Flagicon 1995 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Since 1999 | See Paraguay national under-23 football team | |||||||
| Total | Fourth place | 3/12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 25 |
Head-to-head record
Template:Main Below is a result summary of all matches Paraguay have played against FIFA recognized teams.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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| Opponents | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip | Template:Tooltip |
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| Template:Fb | 108 | 17 | 35 | 56 | 113 | 219 | −106 | 15.7% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Template:Fb | 71 | 36 | 19 | 16 | 137 | 76 | +61 | 50.7% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 85 | 12 | 22 | 51 | 68 | 184 | −116 | 14.1% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 69 | 30 | 8 | 31 | 94 | 96 | −2 | 43.4% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 33.3% |
| Template:Fb | 51 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 55 | 61 | −6 | 35.2% |
| Template:Fb | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 42 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 72 | 52 | +20 | 52.3% |
| Template:Fb | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 10 | +15 | 81.8% |
| Template:Fb | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 37.5% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 66.6% |
| Template:Fb | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | −5 | 16.6% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 38 | −19 | 27.2% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 66.6% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 83.3% |
| Template:Fb | 60 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 79 | 67 | +12 | 41.6% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 25% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 100% |
| Template:FbTemplate:Efn | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 25% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 20% |
| Template:Fb | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 25% |
| Template:Fb | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 100% |
| Template:Fb | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 33.3% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Template:Fb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 50% |
| Template:Fb | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | −5 | 22% |
| Template:Fb | 79 | 26 | 20 | 33 | 96 | 116 | −20 | 32.9% |
| Template:Fb | 29 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 25 | +26 | 65.5% |
| Template:Fb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Total (73) | 793 | 280 | 210 | 303 | 1017 | 1114 | −97 | {{#expr:280/793*100 round 0}}% |
Honours
Continental
Friendly
- Copa Chevallier Boutell<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (2): 1925s, 1945
- Copa Trompowski<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (1): 1950
- Copa Paz del Chaco<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (6): 1963, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1995, 2003
- Lunar New Year Cup (1): 1968
- Copa Artigas<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (1): 1975s
- Copa Félix Bogado<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (2): 1973, 1983
- Copa Boquerón<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (1): 1988
Summary
| Competition | Template:Gold1 | Template:Silver2 | Template:Bronze3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Copa América | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| Total | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
- Notes
- s Shared titles.
See also
- 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
References
External links
- Template:Oweb
- Paraguay FIFA profile
- RSSSF archive of results 1919–2004
- Planet World Cup archive of results in the World Cup
- Planet World Cup archive of squads in the World Cup
- Planet World Cup archive of results in the World Cup qualifiers
- Paraguayan Football Site
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