Paraguay, known as the "Guaraníes," were present at the first FIFA World Cup finals at Uruguay 1930. One victory and one defeat was not enough to qualify for the semi-finals. In 1950 and 1958, they failed to progress from the qualifying group.

In 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico, Paraguay reached the second round for the first time. However, their luck ran out in a 3-0 defeat to England. In France'98 and in South Korea/Japan in 2002, Paraguay made it to the last 16. The 'golden generation' of the nation, Denis Caniza, Roberto Acuna and Jose Cardozo will get to play for the last time this FIFA season and will try to get the most out of it.

Paraguay is playing in Group B with England, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobaco.