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Australia secures knockout stage spot after draw with Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:56 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Australia secures knockout stage spot after draw with Paraguay

Summary

Australia finished second in Group D after a goalless draw against Paraguay in the World Cup on June 26, 2026. St. Pauli players Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe started for Australia, while Ajdin Hrustic made his first appearance of the tournament as a substitute. The draw allows Paraguay to potentially advance to the Round of 32, as they will likely finish among the top third-placed teams. If they progress, Paraguay is set to face Germany in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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•Australia draws 0-0 with Paraguay in Group D.
•Irvine and Metcalfe both start for Australia.
•Hrustic comes on as a substitute for Australia.
•Paraguay may advance if they place among the top third teams.
•Paraguay's potential next match is against Germany.

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4:56 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: St. Pauli duo help Australia progress, Paraguay set to face Germany

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Australia finished second in Group D following their goalless draw against Paraguay. St. Pauli’s Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe started for the Aussies, while ex-Eintracht Frankfurt man Ajdin Hr...
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