In the past Brazil and Argentina have dominated South American football . Paraguay are challenging , beating Brazil and topping World Cup qualifying group . The team has had a reshape since 2006 , many new , talented players . Now , although the defense is still strong -- featuring Boca Juniors regular Claudio Morel Rodriguez , and the powerful partnership of Paulo Da Silva and Julio Cesar Caceres -- there is some flair up front , which the manager is capitalizing on . They won their first ever Copa America in 2010.
In the past Brazil and Argentina have dominated South American football . Paraguay are challenging , beating Brazil and topping World Cup qualifying group . The team has had a reshape since 2006 , many new , talented players . They won their first ever Copa America in 2010.