Australia draws with Paraguay, qualifies for World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Australia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay on June 26. Despite needing only a draw, both teams exhibited a cautious approach throughout the match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Australia finished with four points, securing second place in Group D. Paraguay's progression now depends on their status as one of the best third-placed teams. The United States, having already qualified as group winners, was defeated 3-2 by Turkey in a separate match.
- •Australia finishes second in Group D with four points.
- •The draw suffices for Australia's advancement to the knockout stage.
- •Paraguay's qualification status remains in question.
- •The United States already secured Group D's top spot despite losing to Turkey.
- •Turkey became the 47th nation to score in this World Cup.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Australia draw with Paraguay but into knock-outs, US beaten by Turkey
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Australia reach 2026 World Cup knockouts after 0-0 draw with Paraguay
- 3:58 AMThe Guardian Sport — 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...
"Australia played out a goalless draw with Paraguay on Thursday but that was enough for the Socceroos to secure a spot in the knock-out stage of the World Cup. Paraguay will have to wait and see if they advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
"Australia finished second in Group D with four points. The Socceroos are through to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:57 AMAustralia draw with Paraguay but into knock-outs, US beaten by Turkey
Australia played out a goalless draw with Paraguay on Thursday but that was enough for the Socceroos to secure a spot in the knock-out stage of the World Cup. Paraguay will have to wait and see if they advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:15 AMAustralia reach 2026 World Cup knockouts after 0-0 draw with Paraguay
Australia finished second in Group D with four points. The Socceroos are through to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.
- The Guardian SportJun 26, 2026, 3:58 AMSocceroos 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...
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