FIFA.com chats with former Paraguay playing legend Francisco Arce about his new job as Los Guaraníes’ head coach and the challenges ahead for the South Americans.
Paraguayan 'grandad' Denis Caniza has only appeared once so far at South Africa 2010 but has a chance to face Spain for the third time in a finals.
Denis Caniza joined the elite band of players who have appeared at four FIFA World Cups™ when he featured in a Paraguay performance which saw them top Group F.
With several members of Paraguay's squad playing or having played in Mexico, FIFA.com investigates the countries' close footballing ties.
