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Australia 0, Paraguay 0: Australia clinch knockout berth with Paraguay also likely to advance

The lead

June 26, 2026 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA — Australia clinch knockout berth with Paraguay also likely to advance. Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.

How the match unfolded

This Group D match finished 0-0 for Australia over Paraguay in regulation on the official ESPN match center. 68,827 fans were in the building at Levi's Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Substitution, Paraguay. Damián Bobadilla replaces Diego Gómez.
  • Substitution, Paraguay. Júnior Alonso replaces Matías Galarza.
  • Attempt saved. Mauricio (Paraguay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Patrick Beach (Australia). Assisted by Álex Arce.
  • Attempt saved. Tete Yengi (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Orlando Gill (Paraguay). Assisted by Ajdin Hrustic.
  • Foul by Mauricio (Paraguay).
  • Jordan Bos (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • Second Half ends, Paraguay 0, Australia 0.

    • Goal-by-goal

    No goals were listed in the official ESPN match feed for this fixture.

    Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.

    Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Australia leave Levi's Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group D, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

    What comes next

    Both Australia and Paraguay continue Group D play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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