liveUpdated 6m agoFollow live updates as Paraguay and Australia bid to reach the World Cup knockout stage at Levi’s Stadium.The Athletic Live TeamJune 25, 2026 at 7:20 PM EDTParaguay and Australia play for the chance to finish second in Group D and reach the round of 32. Getty ImagesParaguay vs Australia — LatestParaguay and Australia go head-to-head in Group D today, to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.Both teams are level on points behind group winners United States, and a win would see either secure the runners-up spot and a guaranteed place in the round of 32.Third-place finishers can also qualify if their record is among the eight best, while bottom team Turkey have already been eliminated from the tournament.Kick-off: 10pm ET, 7pm PTWatch: FS1, Fubo (try for free)Join the conversation or email us: live@theathletic.comAustralia’s World Cup so far Getty ImagesIt has been a mixed bag for Tony Popvich’s team at this World Cup, with one win and one defeat.Australia got off to a flying start with an eye-catching 2-0 win against Turkey, thanks to goals on the counter from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.Then they suffered defeat at the hands of co-hosts and eventual Group D winners the United States, after a particularly poor first-half performance. A Cameron Burgess own goal and Alex Freeman’s close-range finish sealed that one.Subscribe to The Athletic The Athletic is your one-stop shop for all things sport, the best place for you to be for the World Cup and beyond.Beyond the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us as our Champions League and Premier League coverage ramps up with the start of the new season later this summer.Elsewhere, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, plus we have golf and tennis majors and much more. So what are you waiting for?Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.Today’s venue Getty ImagesLevi’s Stadium — AKA San Francisco Bay Area StadiumOne of the exciting picks (in my opinion) as a World Cup host city is San Francisco — here’s what Jeff Rueter had to say about its inclusion for us back in 2022:✍️ “San Francisco isn’t known for its soccer history despite hosting World Cup games in 1994 and 1999. “The Bay Area is a popular tourism destination along the Pacific Ocean and roughly 60 percent of residents are Hispanic, Asian, African American, or Pacific Islander.“Levi’s Stadium was opened in 2014 to host the NFL’s 49ers. Located in Santa Clara, it can seat 70,000 fans. “San Jose, located closer to Levi’s, has its own lengthy history in soccer, including generations of Earthquakes teams and a strong grassroots scene.”How to watch Paraguay vs Australia Getty ImagesIf you fancy tuning into the action alongside our coverage, you will find it here.U.S.: Fox, Fubo (try for free)Canada: TSN2Australia: SBSUK: ITV4What time does the game kick off? Getty ImagesThe action gets underway at 7pm PT local time on the West Coast of the United States.That’s 10 p.m. ET on the East Coast, and 3am BST Friday for those in the UK.Welcome to our World Cup live coverage! Getty ImagesHello, and welcome one and all to The Athletic. Today, it’s the third and final round of games in Group D, as Paraguay and Australia do battle in a bid to secure second place and a guaranteed berth in the World Cup round of 32.A third-place finish could still be enough for either side to go through, too, but a win today is the aim for these sides in Santa Clara.We will bring you all the build-up, team news, predictions and more ahead of kick-off, so don’t go anywhere.