Nelson Cuevas
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Nelson Cuevas is a retired Paraguayan footballer celebrated for his skill as a forward. He is particularly remembered for scoring the decisive goal in Paraguay's surprising 1-0 victory against Brazil in 2002, a match that served as a notable upset following Brazil's World Cup win earlier that year.
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Nelson Cuevas previously held the record for the youngest goalscorer for Paraguay in the World Cup.
Julio Enciso entre dans l’histoire avec le Paraguay au Mondial 2026Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·
Haiti· 2026-06-30
Haiti· 2026-06-30Also mentioned
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Nelson Cuevas expressed his enthusiasm and expectations ahead of the World Cup 2026 draw.
Sorteo Mundial 2026, EN VIVO: Paraguay conoce a los rivales - Mundial de FútbolABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2025-12-05
Paraguay· 2025-12-05
Nelson Cuevas scored the goal that led Paraguay to victory against Brazil in a friendly match.
Brasil vs. Paraguay: Las 12 victorias de la Albirroja - Selección ParaguayaABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·Paraguay· 2025-06-10
Paraguay· 2025-06-10
