World Cup Appearances:
6 - 1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002
Accomplishments:
-- Copa America winners 1953, 1979, runners-up 1922, 1929, 1947, 1949, 1963
-- Olympic qualifying tournament winners 1992
Star Players:
Jose Luis Chilavert, Roque Santa Cruz, Carlos Gamarra, Jose Santurino Cardozo, Carlos Paredes
Approximate Odds of Winning:
40-1
AskMen's Rating of Team:
(out of 100)
70
Significant Strength:
Heart and soul. Nothing drives a team further than will and motivation, and Paraguay has both. You can count on Chilavert, Gamarra and Santa Cruz to carry the team forward.
Significant Weakness:
No leader. With many key players but not one token leader, Paraguay will need to put egos aside and work as a team if they wish to advance.
AskMen's Prediction:
With a solid well-rounded team, Paraguay is likely to finish second in Group B. And by having low expectations entering the World Cup, they will surely amaze fans with their great style of play.
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