The Socceroos will finish either second of third in their World Cup group. Second means qualification for the knockout rounds. Third is a bit more complicated.

Even a narrow defeat against Paraguay in their final group game should be enough to earn a place in the last 32, where Belgium may await

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The World Cup knockout round bracket is slowly coming together as teams punch tickets to the Round of 32.

Eight of the 12 teams which finish third in the group stage will still qualify for the knockouts.

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With USA sewing up top spot and Turkey already eliminated, Australia and Paraguay will vie for second place

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In past years, finishing third meant elimination. But the expanded World Cup means many more sides have a chance to make the knockout stages. Here is how they decide who…

The Socceroos will finish either second of third in their World Cup group. Second means qualification for the knockout rounds. Third is a bit more complicated.

Australia can book their place in the Round of 32 with a win or draw against Paraguay. Here's everything you need to know.

As the group stages draw to a close, 16 teams will be cut ahead of the knockout stages

If you’re a fan of Scotland, South Korea or any other team that finishes in third place in its group at the World Cup, the question is now: Are we in? These teams are waiting in…

If you’re a fan of Scotland, South Korea or any team that finishes in third place, the question is now: are we in?

The World Cup group stage is winding down, with third-placed teams anxiously watching other results to learn their fate. See the live table to see who is on track to progress.

There are three main contenders for Australia's first opponent in the knockout round.