Paraguay has advanced to the next World Cup round on two ocassions; this experience can help them achieve a semifinals title, even though they currently lack a leader as prominent as Jose Luis Chilavert.
Roque Santa Cruz He plays fo the Bayern Munich and he is the leader of the Paraguayan offense. A lot is expected from him since he will play the World Cup in a familiar country.
Anibal Ruiz He will replace Cesare Maldini, after his resignation on the qualifying phase of the fourth round in Korea-Japan. He had no problems to classify.