Copa America

How many times has Paraguay won the CONMEBOL Copa América™?

Paraguay has won the CONMEBOL Copa América™ on two occasions. Take a look at their titles, top scorers, and the key figures who shaped their history.

May 19, 2026
CONMEBOL Copa América™
  • Paraguay Has Won 2 CONMEBOL Copa América™ Titles

  • La Albirroja lifted the trophy in 1953 and 1979

Paraguay’s national team is part of the rich history of the CONMEBOL Copa América™, the oldest international tournament in world football.


La Albirroja has captured continental titles across different eras, building a legacy marked by strong performances in South American football.




How Many CONMEBOL Copa América™ Titles Has Paraguay Won?


Paraguay has won the CONMEBOL Copa América™ on two occasions:


  • 1953

  • 1979

With these triumphs, the Paraguayan national team is among the tournament’s champions.


Paraguay’s 1953 Title




Paraguay’s first continental crown came in the 1953 edition, held in Peru.


La Albirroja secured the title after defeating Brazil in the निर्णσιve match, claiming their first Copa América trophy.


Paraguay’s 1979 Title


Their second title arrived in 1979, in a tournament played without a fixed host nation.


Paraguay was crowned champion after beating Chile in the final, lifting the continental trophy once again.




All-Time Champions Ranking




In the historical CONMEBOL Copa América™ standings, Paraguay is among the winning nations:


  • Argentina — 16 titles

  • Uruguay — 15 titles

  • Brazil — 9 titles

  • Paraguay — 2 titles

  • Chile — 2 titles

  • Peru — 2 titles

  • Colombia — 1 title

  • Bolivia — 1 title

Paraguay’s Key Figures in Copa América™




Among the Paraguayan players with the most appearances in tournament history:




  • Salvador Villalba — 20 matches

  • Manuel Gavilán — 20 matches

  • Castor Cantero — 20 matches

  • Carlos Gamarra — 19 matches

  • Juan Bautista Torales — 19 matches

Paraguay’s Top Scorers in Copa América™


Leading all-time Paraguayan scorers in the competition:




  • Juan Bautista Villalba — 9 goals

  • Aurelio González — 9 goals

  • Marcial Barrios — 8 goals

  • Roque Santa Cruz — 7 goals

  • Máximo Rolón — 7 goals

  • Jorge Duilio Benítez — 7 goals

Dionisio Arce — 7 goals






Key Facts About Paraguay in the Tournament


Paraguay has won titles in two different decades.


Their first championship came in Peru 1953.


The 1979 title was won in a format without a host nation.






Paraguay in the CONMEBOL Copa América™


Paraguay has consistently delivered notable performances throughout the tournament’s history and remains one of South America’s champion national teams.






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