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Socceroos look to Paraguay ‘challenge’ with World Cup fate in their own hands

Football | The Guardian

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June 25, 2026

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Socceroos look to Paraguay ‘challenge’ with World Cup fate in their own hands

Australia only need a draw to finish as Group D runners-up but head coach Tony Popovic insists the team will go into the crunch clash ‘to win’ How to watch the World Cup in Australia Player guide | Daily podcast | World Cup newsletterThe Socceroos are on the brink of a landmark achievement, a place in the World Cup knockout rounds for only the third time.“It’s a wonderful challenge, it’s what we’re here for,” said coach Tony Popovic on the eve of the match in Santa Clara, on the south-eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area. “We know it’s in our hands, and we know what a win does for us tomorrow.” Continue reading...

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Sweden Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

World Cup guide: Can Canada and Paraguay spring another surprise?

World Cup guide: Can Canada and Paraguay spring another surprise?

SkySports

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All the key moments & rate the players in Paraguay vs Australia & Tukey vs USA

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The West Australian

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· Jun 23, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos defender Jason Geria vows ‘no truce’ with Paraguay in final group stage game

Australia and Paraguay may both only need a point out of their final World Cup group stage game to progress to the knockout stages, but a Socceroo has vowed his side will be going after a win.

Guineematin.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mondial 2026 : l’Australie décroche son billet pour les 16es de finale, le Paraguay suspendu aux résultats des autres groupes

Au terme d’un match fermé et avare en frissons à San Francisco, l’Australie a validé son billet pour les 16es de finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026 en décrochant le point du match nul (0-0) face au Paraguay. Les Socceroos sécurisent leur deuxième place du groupe D et se qualifient pour les seizièmes de [] The post Mondial 2026 : l’Australie décroche son billet pour les 16es de finale, le Paraguay suspendu aux résultats des autres groupes first appeared on Guineematin.com.

teleSUR English

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· Jun 26, 2026

2026 World Cup: Ecuador, Paraguay, and Sweden secure their place in the Round of 32

Ecuador, Paraguay and Sweden national teams secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada after the results of the group stage were defined.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jun 26, 2026

Paraguay vs Australia: Line-ups confirmed for World Cup clash as Aussies shake things up

Catch up with all the team news ahead of Paraguay vs Australia at the World Cup

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 26, 2026

Australia seals W. Cup knockout berth

SANTA CLARA, California — Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw 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. The expanded tournament to 48 teams that provides a spot in the knockout round for [] The post Australia seals W. Cup knockout berth appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 26, 2026

Paraguay play Australia to draw, get inside line on wild card spot

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)Australia and Paraguay played to a scoreless tie Thursday night at Santa Clara, Calif., in a Group D effort that should get both squads into the round of 32.Australia (1-1-1, 4 points) finish second in the group based on goal differential (0). Paraguay (1-1-1, 4 points) are at minus-2 but currently positioned fourth among third-place teams. Eight third-place sq

India TV News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why have Paraguay not qualified for World Cup round of 32 despite being on four points?

Australia and Paraguay played a goalless draw in their last Group D matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the Socceroos made their way to the round of 32 along with the USA from the group. Tony Popovic's were never seriously troubled during the clash against the Gustavo Alfaro-led Paraguay side.

The Standard

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· Jul 4, 2026

Paraguay vs France LIVE: World Cup 2026 match stream, confirmed team news, lineups and fan reaction

Les Bleus facing ginat killers with quarter-final spot up for grabs

The Age

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· Jun 26, 2026

Horror back passes, a missed opportunity and the Socceroos’ biggest threat: Every player rated

We rate the Socceroos’s efforts from their nil-all draw with Paraguay, which secured their spot in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 25, 2026

Paraguay vs Australia predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Paraguay and Australia will face off today at the Bay Area stadium in San Francisco, USA, in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage...

CBS Sports

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· Jun 25, 2026

Paraguay vs. Australia live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel

A guaranteed spot in the knockout rounds is on the line

Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Paraguay vs Australia: LIVE watch party of 2026 World Cup

Live from Asunción as fans gather to watch Paraguay vs. Australia in their final group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #paraguay #australia #watchparty #live

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

Paraguay's World Cup 'disgrace': Furious BBC pundits savage 'embarrassing' South Americans after last-16 clash descended into chaos with 'dirty' tactics - as Kylian Mbappe hits back with F-bomb response

Paraguay's World Cup 'disgrace': Furious BBC pundits savage 'embarrassing' South Americans after last-16 clash descended into chaos with 'dirty' tactics - as Kylian Mbappe hits back with F-bomb response

OneFootball

· Jun 21, 2026

📊 Curaçao make history with new Vozinha, Cup updates 100 club

Saturday (20) had four more FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in store for football fans.Still in the early hours of the morning, Paraguay claimed its first win of the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Tur...

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 7, 2026

2026 World Cup Quarterfinals Preview: The Key Storyline For Every Team

Here's the key storyline for every team in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup enters Round of 16 stage

Paraguay, France, Canada, Brazil, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, US, Belgium, England, Mexico, Switzerland, Colombia to compete for shot at quarterfinals

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

2026 World Cup: Two teams qualify for Round of 16

Brazil became the second team to book their spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, thanks to a 2-1 win over Japan on Monday night. Selecao were stunned in the first half, after Kaishu Sano opened the scoring for the Asian champions. But after the break, Carlo Ancelotti brought on Endrick to sharpen up his [] 2026 World Cup: Two teams qualify for Round of 16

NBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Comienza la cuenta regresiva: Paraguay ya está en el estadio ante Alemania

La Selección Paraguay arribó al estadio para disputar su duelo de dieciseisavos de final ante Alemania en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. La Albirroja buscará dar la sorpresa y avanzar a los octavos de final.

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 22, 2026

Why Not US? Can Pochettino's USMNT Win It All, Curaçao's Miracle & Dutch Dominance

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros ask the biggest question of the 2026 World Cup: why not the USMNT? After Mauricio Pochettino's rallying cry for Americans to believe, the guys debate whether the United States can truly win the tournament and what needs to happen to make a historic run. They also react to Curaçao's stunning draw powered by Eloy Room's record-breaking 15-save performance, before discussing whether the Netherlands' dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden has made them the new favorites to lift the trophy.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

FIFA pertahan keputusan VAR batal gol Jerman

ATLANTA: Persekutuan Bolasepak Antarabangsa FIFA tampil mempertahankan keputusan penggunaan Video Bantuan Pengadil (VAR) yang membatalkan gol lewat permainan Jerman ketika mereka tersingkir secara mengejut kepada Paraguay dalam aksi pusingan 32 Terbaik Piala Dunia 2026. Insiden kontroversi itu berlaku pada masa tambahan apabila tandukan pertahanan Jonathan Tah disahkan tidak sah selepas semakan video mendapati berlaku kekasaran ... Read more The post FIFA pertahan keputusan VAR batal gol Jerman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

Is Paraguay vs France on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the knockout clash

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 3, 2026

Paraguay vs. France Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/4/26)

France, the overwhelming favourites, are set to face the tournament’s surprise package, Paraguay, in a compelling Round of 16 World Cup clash in Philadelphia. Our primary France vs. Paraguay prediction leans on France’s unstoppable offence to simply overpower a defensively-minded Paraguayan squad that has punched well above its weight. This 2026 tournament showdown on July [...] Read More... The post Paraguay vs. France Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/4/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Socceroos through to World Cup knockout stage with the sweetest scoreless draw

For just the third time, Australia are through to the knockout stage of a World Cup following their draw with Paraguay.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Paraguay vs France: Predicted FIFA World Cup 2026 Lineups

Gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between Paraguay and France. This highly anticipated knockout match, set at Philadelphia Stadium, features tournament favorites France against a resilient Paraguay side. Get the predicted starting lineups, formations, key player insights, and critical injury updates for stars like Mbappé, Tchouaméni.

Nepal News

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· Jul 6, 2026

मेसी–हालान्ड–एम्बाप्पेबीच गोल्डेन बुटको रोचक भिडन्त

काठमाडौँ । फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ मा सर्वाधिक गोलकर्तालाई प्रदान गरिने प्रतिष्ठित गोल्डेन बुट अवार्डको प्रतिस्पर्धा थप रोमाञ्चक बनेको छ। अर्जेन्टिनाका लियोनेल मेसी, नर्वेका एर्लिङ हालान्ड र फ्रान्सका किलियन एम्बाप्पे समान ७–७ गोलसहित गोलकर्ताको सूचीमा संयुक्त रूपमा शीर्ष स्थानमा छन्। अन्तिम–१६ अन्तर्गत ब्राजिलविरुद्धको खेलमा हालान्डले दुई गोल गर्दै आफ्नो कुल गोल संख्या सात पुर्‍याएका हुन्। त्यससँगै []

Arise News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Australia Through To Last 32 As Paraguay Edge Closer To Qualification After Goalless Stalemate

Australia book their place in World Cup last 32, while Paraguay move closer to knockout qualification with goalless draw.

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