World Cup 1986 Qualifiers : Paraguay held to a 1-1 draw by Brazil but qualifies for next round
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun. 23, 1985 (AMP) — Mexico 86 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil tied 1-1 with Paraguay (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday. Paraguay advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 3 with 5 points. Paraguay is second with 4 points. In their last game, Brazil will meet third-placed Bolivia on June 30.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
1:1
Paraguay
1:1 (1:1)
- 23 June 1985
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 |
| Paraguay | 4 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
Matches
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