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    Paraguay have beaten champions Argentina 2-1 in their South American men's football World Cup qualifier in Asunción

    Paraguay have beaten champions Argentina 2-1 in their South American men's football World Cup qualifier in Asunción


    Argentina still lead the overall qualification tournament by three points from Colombia... Paraguay are sixth.

    The top six qualify for the World Cup.

    Brazil have slipped to fourth on the standings after a 1-all away draw against eighth-placed Venezuela.

    New Zealand host Vanuatu in Hamilton from 7.30pm.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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