World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Uruguay 2-0
MONTEVIDEO, Jun. 2, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Paraguayans second in the group with 3 points. Uruguay is 5th with 3 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Argentina on September 1, while Uruguay will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Uruguay
0:2
Paraguay
0:2 (0:1)
- 2 June 1996
- 15:35
- Montevideo
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ecuador | 6 |
| Paraguay | 3 |
 Colombia | 3 |
 Argentina | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 |
 Chile | 0 |
 Bolivia | 0 |
 Venezuela | 0 |
 Peru | 0 |
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