The team known as the ‘Guaranies’ was present at the first FIFA World Cup finals at Uruguay 1930. One victory and one defeat was not enough to qualify for the semis.

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They had to wait until 1986 to return to the football’s biggest stage. In Mexico, Paraguay reached the second round for the first time. However, their luck ran out in a 3-0 defeat to England.

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In 1998, Paraguay sent shockwaves. Their unbeaten run was ended in the second round defeat to France. The second round was again the end of Paraguay’s campaign in 2002.