Paraguay's Omar Alderete (3) kicks the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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Australia recalled Nestory Irankunda in one of six changes for Thursday’s World Cup Group D match against Paraguay, who are without the suspended Miguel Almiron. Both teams are on equal points and competing for second spot in the group, with the United States already through to the next round as winners and Turkey eliminated. Socceroos coach Tony Tony Popovic shook up his front line, dropping Mohamed Toure and Nishan Velupillay and bringing in Irankunda and Cristian Volpato.Follow LIVE updates herefree kickJune 26, 2026 08:20 50:03 Free Kick WonAndrés Cubas (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 26, 2026 08:18 47:25 MissAttempt missed. Jackson Irvine (Australia) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jordan Bos with a cross.June 26, 2026 08:17 46:02 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Cristian Volpato (Australia) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Orlando Gill (Paraguay). Assisted by Jordan Bos.half timeJune 26, 2026 08:15 45' Added TimeFourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.free kickJune 26, 2026 08:13 43:31 Free Kick LostFoul by Diego Gómez (Paraguay).free kickJune 26, 2026 08:13 43:31 Free Kick WonAziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 26, 2026 08:10 37:06 MissAttempt missed. Gabriel Ávalos (Paraguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Gómez.June 26, 2026 08:06 35:19 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Jordan Bos (Australia) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Orlando Gill (Paraguay). Assisted by Cristian Volpato.free kickJune 26, 2026 08:04 34:39 Free Kick LostFoul by Julio Enciso (Paraguay).free kickJune 26, 2026 08:04 34:39 Free Kick WonAlessandro Circati (Australia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.free kickJune 26, 2026 08:04 32:49 Free Kick LostFoul by Juan José Cáceres (Paraguay).free kickJune 26, 2026 08:03 32:49 Free Kick WonAziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick on the left wing.June 26, 2026 08:03 29:24 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 26, 2026 08:03 27:33 Start DelayDelay in match because of an injury Connor Metcalfe (Australia).June 26, 2026 08:03 25:42 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 26, 2026 07:54 23:10 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.June 26, 2026 07:54 22:11 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Connor Metcalfe (Australia) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristian Volpato.cornerJune 26, 2026 07:49 18:58 CornerCorner, Australia. Conceded by Alexandro Maidana.free kickJune 26, 2026 07:49 18:02 Free Kick WonAiden O'Neill (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 07:49 18:02 Free Kick LostFoul by Juan José Cáceres (Paraguay).free kickJune 26, 2026 07:47 16:38 Free Kick WonDiego Gómez (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 07:47 16:38 Free Kick LostFoul by Lucas Herrington (Australia).free kickJune 26, 2026 07:46 14:44 Free Kick LostFoul by Andrés Cubas (Paraguay).free kickJune 26, 2026 07:45 14:44 Free Kick WonNestory Irankunda (Australia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.free kickJune 26, 2026 07:42 11:51 Free Kick WonGabriel Ávalos (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 07:42 11:51 Free Kick LostFoul by Alessandro Circati (Australia).June 26, 2026 07:39 9:09 MissAttempt missed. Aiden O'Neill (Australia) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Connor Metcalfe.cornerJune 26, 2026 07:37 7:39 CornerCorner, Australia. Conceded by Matías Galarza.free kickJune 26, 2026 07:35 5:34 Free Kick LostFoul by Jordan Bos (Australia).free kickJune 26, 2026 07:35 5:34 Free Kick WonJulio Enciso (Paraguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.cornerJune 26, 2026 07:33 3:23 CornerCorner, Australia. Conceded by Orlando Gill.June 26, 2026 07:33 3:22 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Jackson Irvine (Australia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Orlando Gill (Paraguay). Assisted by Cristian Volpato with a cross.June 26, 2026 07:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 26, 2026 07:30 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 26, 2026 07:48 am IST
