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

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

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.

2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16

Co-hosts Mexico are the seventh country to make it into the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Javier Aguirre achieved the feat by beating Ecuador 2-0 on Wednesday morning. The two goals came in the first half from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez. Piero Hincapie picked up a 95th red card as Ecuador [] 2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16

🚨 Mexico see off Ecuador and book their place in the last 16

And another team has qualified!Mexico faced Ecuador last night in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. In front of more than 80,000 spectators at the legendary Azteca, Mexico managed to secure this...

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.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Jordan Bos, Lucas Herrington top Socceroos player ratings against Paraguay

It may not have been the most thrilling game against Paraguay, but a pair of young guns and several defenders stood out for the Socceroos as Australia clinched their spot in the round of 32.

Argentina, Austria and Algeria advance to World Cup round of 32

Washington, June 28 (SANA) Argentina, Austria and Algeria secured places in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the final round of Group J matches on Saturday. Argentina finished top of the group with a perfect nine points after defeating Jordan 3-1 at ATT Stadium in Dallas. Giovani Lo Celso opened []

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.

Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial

La selección de Inglaterra derrotó este domingo por 2-3 a México para clasificarse a los cuartos de final de la Copa Mundial 2026 en un partido en el que jugó 36 minutos con un hombre de menos. Jude Bellingham, dos veces, y Harry Kane, de penalti, convirtieron por los ingleses, en tanto Julián Quiñones y [] Este artículo Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

2026 FWC Day 20: Mexico Beat Ecuador 2-0 to Reach Round of 16

Mexico booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Ecuador, producing a dominant first-half display to secure their first knockout-stage win in four decades.

Socceroos v Paraguay LIVE updates: Australia locked at 0-0 with Paraguay at half-time in crucial World Cup clash in Santa Clara

It’s a crucial day for the Socceroos, who play Paraguay at 12pm for their final group stage match. A win or a draw will secure them second place in the group and a potentially easier opponent in the round of 32. Follow all the action.

Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay

Australia are into the last-32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

Morocco Reach World Cup Round of 32 with 4-2 Comeback Win Over Haiti

Morocco secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match. Haiti took an early lead in the 10th minute when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Morocco restored parity ...

World Cup 2026: Mexico's strong start buoys 2-0 win over Ecuador to move on to Round of 16

Mexico's two goals came in the first 31 minutes.

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe spot-kick settles testy World Cup last-16 clash

Les Bleus did well to overcome stubborn Albirroja

Paraguay eliminates Germany on penalties - FIFA World Cup 2026

Paraguay made the first surprise of the tournament by knocking Germany out of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 4-3 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw...

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.

Paraguay declares national holiday after World Cup win over Germany

Paraguay has declared Tuesday a national holiday following its shocking victory over Germany in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to Reuters, President Santiago Peña signed the decree after Paraguay knocked out the four-time world champions, winning 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday.The result sent Paraguay into the Round of 16 and is being described as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.READ: Seismic ShockIn a post on X, along with a picture of himself signing ​the decree, President Peña said: “Today, an entire country celebrates. It celebrates the victory of a team that represents the deepest part of our identity: the grit, the faith and the strength of people who never give ​up.”The presidential decree stated that the victory transcends sport and represents a moment of national pride, adding that the Government wanted to make it possible for Paraguayans across the country to come together to celebrate the historic achievement.Paraguay is now the second South American nation to declare a public holiday after a victory over Germany at the tournament.Last week, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa also declared a national holiday after his country's 2-1 win over Germany in Group E which secured its place in the knockout stage.

(World Cup) Sports analytics firm gives S. Korea 90 pct chance of reaching knockouts

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 20 (Yonhap) -- With one match remaining in the group s...

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.

Paraguay’s national team defeats Germany, advances to World Cup Round of 16

Paraguay’s players proved more accurate in the penalty shootout, winning 4-3

Morocco, Brazil and Paraguay advance to Round of 16

The Round of 32 at this year's World Cup finished with some surprises and was full of suspense until the last minute: while Morocco rushed past the Netherlands in a penalty shootout and Brazil advanced after its win against Japan, the surprise victory came from Paraguay over Germany.

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32

Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32.

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.

Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knock-out rounds for the third time in their history.A much-changed Australia side controlled large parts of the match, but with both teams knowing that a draw would be enough to qualify for the last 32, there were long stretches without impetus. Continue reading...

Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated

Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Coast ended Curacao’s fairytale campaign to seal their passage to the knockout rounds. A nailbiting Group E game between Ecuador and group winners Germany at the MetLife Stadium was settled 13 minutes from time, [] The post Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated appeared first on The Namibian.