Australia and Paraguay set for World Cup showdown without truce

Australia faces Paraguay in their final Group D match at the World Cup in San Francisco on Thursday. Defender Jason Geria stated that the Socceroos will not relax their efforts despite a draw allowing both to progress. A draw would place Australia second in Group D behind the USA, while Paraguay would likely also advance as one of the best third-placed teams. Both teams have high stakes, aiming for a strong finish before the knockout rounds.

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