When Paraguay and Australia walk out at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 25, 2026, the stakes will be identical for both sides. Each team carries one win, one loss, and three points into the match, meaning this is effectively a knockout game dressed up in group-stage clothing.
What is at stake in Group D
French referee Clément Turpin has been assigned to the match. Turpin is one of UEFA’s most experienced officials and has handled high-pressure fixtures before.
Historically, Australia holds the edge in this fixture. The two sides have met five times, with Australia’s most recent victory coming in 2010, a 1-0 win.
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