Cuevas represented Paraguay at the 2002 World Cup, scoring two goals in Paraguay's final group match, a 3–1 win over Slovenia. Without the two goals, South Africa would have progressed to the second round at Paraguay's expense on goal difference.
Cuevas represented Paraguay at the 2002 World Cup and scored two goals in their final group match against Slovenia, leading to a 3–1 victory. If not for these goals, South Africa would have progressed to the second round of the tournament based on goal difference.