Paraguay faces Australia in crucial World Cup group match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Paraguay meets Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 26, 2026, with a win necessary for Paraguay to secure second place in Group D. A draw would allow Australia to advance through head-to-head tiebreakers. Paraguay has been impacted by the suspension of Miguel Almirón, forcing adjustments to their lineup. Australia also faces changes with key players sidelined due to injuries. The match is critical for both teams' progression in the tournament.
- •Match kickoff is set for 03:00 BST on June 26, 2026.
- •Paraguay needs a victory to guarantee progression.
- •Australia advances with a draw, barring other outcomes.
- •Miguel Almirón's suspension leaves a gap in Paraguay's attack.
- •Australia will adjust its lineup due to injuries.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Australia XI vs Paraguay – Predicted lineup and team news
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay vs Australia – Predicted lineup and team news
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay vs Australia – Match preview and team news
"Australia face Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning, knowing a draw is enough to confirm second place in Group D.The head-to-head tiebreaker gives Tony Popov...
"Paraguay face Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning, needing a win to guarantee second place in Group D.A draw sends Australia through on the head-to-head ti...
"Second place in Group D is the prize when Paraguay and Australia meet at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning.The USA sealed top spot with maximum points, leaving these ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:55 AMAustralia XI vs Paraguay – Predicted lineup and team news
Australia face Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning, knowing a draw is enough to confirm second place in Group D.The head-to-head tiebreaker gives Tony Popov...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:51 AMParaguay vs Australia – Predicted lineup and team news
Paraguay face Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning, needing a win to guarantee second place in Group D.A draw sends Australia through on the head-to-head ti...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:51 AMParaguay vs Australia – Match preview and team news
Second place in Group D is the prize when Paraguay and Australia meet at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning.The USA sealed top spot with maximum points, leaving these ...
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