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Socceroos vs. Paraguay live: Can Australia make the 2026 World Cup knockouts?
The Socceroos' hopes of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages are on the line against Paraguay. Join ESPN for all the action LIVE from Santa Clara.
FIFA World Cup 2026: How to watch the Socceroos, fixtures, results, all you need to know
ESPN has all the answers to your questions about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When and where is the final being held? How can I watch the Socceroos' games? Who has made the Australia squad?
Irankunda, Volpato to start for Socceroos vs. Paraguay
Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato have both been named to start for the Socceroos against Paraguay as Tony Popovic swings six changes in pursuit of a spot in the FIFA World Cup knockouts.
2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds
Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.
Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup
Odds for every team to advance from its group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.
Where has Infantino been? FIFA president's epic World Cup tour
The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he has been so far during the tournament.
Socceroos World Cup Daily: Italiano injured, who plays RWB?
Socceroos staff will need to make changes to the starting XI thanks to injuries ahead of Thursday's crunch clash with Paraguay.
Socceroos vs. Paraguay: Australia ready for World Cup 'fight'
The stakes will be high in Group D's finale between Paraguay and Australia. Win or draw and the knockouts await, but lose? Well that could spell disaster.
More changes coming for Socceroos as injuries hit
Tony Popovic will be forced to make at least two changes to his starting XI after Jacob Italiano joined Mathew Leckie in being ruled out of the Socceroos' crunch clash with Paraguay.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Connor Metcalf.. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Nestory Iranku.. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Patrick Beach | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Paul Okon-Engs.. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Patrick Beach | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Harry Souttar | 0 | 2 | 0 |