History of the Paraguay national football team the qualifiers. Paraguay were placed at the bottom of the table in ninth position, and would eventually remain there until Round 15. Four days later, Paraguay suffered a 2–0 home defeat against Venezuela in Asunción on 11 September. José Salomón Rondón scored a double for the away team as Paraguay lost their fourth qualifier in a row. In Round 9, Paraguay were defeated 2–0 away in Barranquilla as Colombia's Radamel Falcao scored two second half goals, on 12 October. Four days later, Paraguay ended their losing streak when they defeated Peru 1–0 in Asunción on 16 October. Pablo Aguilar scored
History of the Paraguay national football team would bring Paraguay level again in the 90th minute, as the fixture ended 3–3. On 15 July, Paraguay drew 0–0 with Mexico in their second group stage fixture. Paraguay then faced Brazil on 18 July in their last group stage fixture. Guido Alvarenga gave Paraguay the lead in the 11th minute after converting a penalty, however, Brazil responded with three goals in the second half to win 3–1 and eventually top the group and eliminate Paraguay, who had obtained just two points at the competition. Paraguay commenced began its 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in late March in 2000,