Paraguay overcame Venezuela 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out to book a date with Uruguay in the Copa America final.
Brazil crashed out of the Copa America after losing 2-0 in a penalty shoot-out to Paraguay.
Venezuela claimed a 3-3 draw with Paraguay which saw both teams progress into the last eight of the Copa America.
Fred scored a dramatic late equaliser as defending champion Brazil salvaged a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in the Copa America.
Paraguay and Ecuador cancelled each other out to ensure Group B started with a pair of 0-0 draws.
Javier Hernandez struck twice for Mexico as they thrashed Paraguay while Portugal were held by Chile.
Sepp Blatter has given his backing to the idea of hosting the 2022 World Cup in January or February.
Bundesliga II outfit Bochum are interested in signing Paraguayan international midfielder Victor Caceres.
A packed programme of international fixtures saw a number of sides in action on Wednesday.
Paraguay got the better of New Zealand, while Uruguay proved too strong for China.
Australia sealed a 1-0 friendly win over Paraguay in Sydney, while New Zealand were held by Honduras.
Australia coach Holger Osieck will make a late call on Tim Cahill's availability for Saturday's friendly.
Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz will be recalled to the Paraguay national team for their upcoming games.
Japan beat Paraguay 1-0 to avenge their World Cup defeat against the South Americans in Yokohama.
Gerardo Martino has agreed a new four-year contract to remain as coach of Paraguay.
Paraguayan star Victor Caceres looks set for a move to England, skysports.com understands.
Gerardo Martino has announced that he will be staying on as Paraguay head coach until the conclusion of the 2011 Copa America.
Gerardo Martino has announced that he will stay on as coach of Paraguay until next year.
Paraguay international Antolin Alcaraz has revealed that he may not be on his way to Wigan after all.
Paraguay captain Justo Villar has accused South Africa of not being prepared to host the World Cup.