World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Paraguay beats Brazil 2-1
ASUNCIóN, Jul. 18, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Paraguay defeated Brazil by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Tuesday night.
The result put the Paraguayans third in the group with 9 points. Brazil is fourth with 8 points. In their next game, Paraguay will meet Bolivia on July 27, while Brazil will face Argentina.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
539
Overview
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Paraguay
2:1
Brazil
2:1 (0:0)
- 18 July 2000
- 19:40
- Asunción
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 12 |
 Uruguay | 10 |
| Paraguay | 9 |
| Brazil | 8 |
 Ecuador | 6 |
 Colombia | 5 |
 Peru | 4 |
 Chile | 4 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.