Paraguay delivered a crucial 2-0 victory over Uruguay in Asunción on June, 2025, boosting their hopes for a return to the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time since 2010. Matías Galarza opened the scoring in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error, and Julio Enciso sealed the win with a penalty in the 81st minute.
Despite dominating possession with 71%, Uruguay struggled to create clear chances and managed just one shot on target. Missing key players Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez, Marcelo Bielsa’s side lacked attacking edge and failed to test Paraguay’s goalkeeper in the first half.
Paraguay’s disciplined defense and clinical finishing under coach Gustavo Alfaro extended their unbeaten run and pushed them to second place in the South American qualifying standings, while Uruguay’s poor form continued, raising questions ahead of the final rounds.
