The C17 world indoor soccer competition began at the Alto Paraná Governorate stadium in Ciudad del Este.
Before the ceremonial ceremonies that preceded the night games, the last two of the first day, four matches took place from early afternoon.
Early in the morning, Uruguay beat France 9-1.
In the second game, the most even and emotional of the afternoon session, Catalonia beat Mexico 4-3.
Colombia produced the biggest win so far, confirming its status as defending champion and one of the favorites, by beating Canada 13-2.
In the fourth round, Brazil also won by a wide margin, 8 to 0 against Chile.
POSITIONS – Serie A – Uruguay 2, Catalonia 2, France 0 and Mexico 0.
Second date, Tuesday 21 in Ciudad del Este: 1:30 p.m., France vs. Mexico and 3:15 p.m., Uruguay vs. Catalonia.
Serie B – Colombia 2, Brazil 2, Canada 0, Chile 0.
Second date: 17:00 hours, Canada vs. Chile; 18:45 Bolivia vs. Ecuador (from group C) and in Santa Rita, at 18:00 Colombia-Brazil (group B) and 19:45, Paraguay vs. India (group C)
