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

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

Paraguay and Australia meet Friday in San Francisco with everything on the line in Group D, as both sides chase a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout...

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

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

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.

Both teams can still progress from Group D.

Paraguay and Australia are in a fascinating situation as the two teams prepare to face each other in their final group stage game on Thursday. Both teams are si

It’s a crucial day for the Socceroos, who play Paraguay at 12pm for their final group stage match. A win or a draw will secure them second place in the group and a potentially…

It’s a crucial day for the Socceroos, who play Paraguay at 12pm for their final group stage match. A win or a draw will secure them second place in the group and a potentially…

The winner will progress to the round of 32 automatically, while the loser will have to hope they've done enough to get a third-place qualifier spot

After their draw with Paraguay, the Australian side will next face either Egypt or Belgium in the knockouts.

Australia has advanced to the knockout round for the third time in men's FIFA World Cup history.

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

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans…

Fußball-Feinkost sieht anders aus, der Jubel in Australien ist dennoch groß: Den Socceroos reicht ein Remis für den Einzug ins Sechzehntelfinale. Aber auch Paraguay muss die…

Chances fell to both sides towards the end their final pool game at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Australia finished second in Group D

Für Australien geht die WM nach dem 0:0 gegen Paraguay definitiv weiter. Die Südamerikaner müssen noch ein wenig zittern – und könnten der nächste deutsche Gegner werden.

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The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.