Paraguay — last major trophy
Time since last trophy
Paraguay won a home-and-away final series against Chile, drawing the deciding play-off 0-0 after extra time to take it 3-1 on aggregate, for a second Copa America title. It remains their most recent major trophy.
Paraguay's most recent Copa America title, in 1979, was decided through an unusual two-legged final format against Chile, with Paraguay winning on aggregate after a scoreless deciding play-off following two drawn legs. It was their second continental title, following an earlier win in 1953. Paraguay's greatest modern achievement came at the 2010 World Cup, where they reached the quarterfinal — the best World Cup result in the country's history — before losing narrowly 1-0 to eventual champions Spain. That tournament capped a strong period for Paraguayan football built around a well-organized, defensively resilient style, though the national team has struggled to reach the same heights since, missing the 2018 and 2022 World Cups entirely.
| Competition | Titles won |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 0 |
| Copa America | 2 |
| Year | Competition | Result | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Copa America | Won | Won on aggregate vs Chile after a two-legged final |
| 2010 | World Cup (quarterfinal) | Lost 1-0 | vs Spain |
1979, beating Chile on aggregate in a two-legged final.
The quarterfinal, reached in 2010, where they lost narrowly to eventual champions Spain.
Two: 1953 and 1979.
Goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert, renowned for scoring free kicks and penalties.
