Paraguay Soccer is the most popular sports in Paraguay. William Paats, from Netherlands first introduced the
Paraguay soccer to the inhabitants of Paraguay. Initially, the soccer in Paraguay was only confined within the elite class but very quickly it became popular among all classes.
A small tournament of Paraguay football took place at Plaza de Armas in Asuncion in 1900, which drew huge crowd. The success of the first match inspired William Paats to form the first football club of Paraguay. Thus Olimpia Football club, which was renamed to Club Olimpia was formed in 1902. The number football clubs escalated over the years. In 1906, governing body of football in Paraguay, the Paraguayan Football Association was established. The Paraguayan Football Association joined CONMEBOL in 1921 and FIFA in 1925.
Now about 1600 teams of Paraguay Football are present in Paraguay who participate in the regional leagues of soccer in Paraguay. The major achievements of the Paraguay national team include:
The national team has
- Participated in seven World Cups
- Won two Copa America tournaments
- Won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in 2004
The national team of Paraguay is the fourth most successful football nation in South America after Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
At the club level, Olimpia Asuncion is the winner of eight international tournaments which includes three Copa Libertadores and one Intercontinental Cup.
