Paraguay and Australia play out goalless draw that should see both sides progress to knockouts
Australia and Paraguay secure progression to the 2026 World Cup knockout phase following a goalless draw.
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The brief
The result ensures that the Socceroos advance to the Round of 32 knockout phase. Coverage from ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and SMH.com.au describes the match as tight and tense.
The Guardian reports that coach Tony Popovic has expressed his intention for the Socceroos to attempt something special in the next round. Attention now shifts to the Round of 32 knockout phase where Australia will compete.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
The match ended in a goalless draw.
Which round of the World Cup did Australia qualify for?
Australia has progressed to the Round of 32 knockout phase.
Who is the coach of the Socceroos?
The coach is Tony Popovic.
Coverage (7)
- World Cup Group D Scenarios, Standings: What Australia, Paraguay Need To Advance FOX Sports · 21d ago
- After goals galore at World Cup, Paraguay and Australia serve up a snoozefest Reuters · 21d ago
- Job done! Socceroos ease into 2026 FIFA World Cup knockouts ESPN · 21d ago
- Socceroos v Paraguay as it happened: Australia through to Round of 32 knockout phase of 2026 World Cup after tight, tense draw with Paraguay SMH.com.au · 21d ago
- Tony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32 The Guardian · 21d ago
- Paraguay vs. Australia—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats Sports Illustrated · 21d ago
- Socceroos draw with Paraguay, qualify for 2026 World Cup knockouts ESPN · 21d ago
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