The Paraguay national football team represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions, and are controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association. Paraguay is a member of CONMEBOL.
Paraguay at the 1929 South American Championship
José Luis Chilavert was a key figure during the qualifiers as Paraguay qualified for Korea-Japan 2002.
Nelson Valdez played at the 2004 Copa América.
José Saturnino Cardozo scored seven goals during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers.
Julio César Enciso Espínola is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or striker for Premier League club Ipswich Town and the Paraguay national team.
Paraguay national football team
…1–0. Paraguay advanced to the knockout stages and faced Germany in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium. After a 1–1 draw in regular and extra time—with Julio Enciso scoring for Paraguay and Kai Havertz evening it up for Germany—Paraguay secured a historic upset by defeating the Germans 4–3 in a dramatic penalty…
Enciso with Ipswich Town in 2026