Jun 25, 2026 – 9.00amSeattle | When the Socceroos take on Paraguay on Friday, the result will plot more than just Australia’s path beyond the group stage. It will determine how much red ink Football Australia chief executive Martin Kugeler has on his hands.The sporting body planned its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign so that failing to progress from the group stage would mean a break-even result, while each further round would deliver some profit.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles