Paraguay meet Australia in a group stage Group D tie at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Paraguay return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals. Under Gustavo Alfaro they rediscovered their trademark defensive resilience to qualify. Captain Gustavo Gómez marshals a gritty, organised side.
Australia arrive with their own ambitions. Australia have qualified for every World Cup since 2006 and reached the last 16 in both 2006 and 2022. The Socceroos are known for their fighting spirit and organisation. Goalkeeper-captain Mathew Ryan provides leadership and experience.
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Paraguay face Australia on Fri Jun 26 · 2:00 AM GMT at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara.
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, USA (capacity 68,500).
It is a Group Stage (Group D) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Follow live updates on our live scores page as the match unfolds.