Australia secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages after a goalless draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara on Thursday, while the South Americans remain in limbo pending results elsewhere. The Socceroos finished second in Group D with four points, ensuring their progression to the round of 32 for the third consecutive World Cup. Paraguay, who also collected a point, are all but certain to advance as one of the best third-placed teams, though their final status hinges on other results .

The deadlock in California offered little excitement, with both sides prioritising caution over attacking flair. Australia, managed by Graham Arnold, controlled possession but lacked cutting edge, while Paraguay defended resolutely under Daniel Garnero. The match’s most dramatic moment came in the 17th minute when Australia’s Connor Metcalfe was struck above the eye by Paraguay’s Andres Cubas in a duel, leaving the defender with a bloody face but avoiding serious injury .

For Australia, the draw marked their third consecutive World Cup group-stage exit without a loss, a record that underscores their resilience despite limited attacking output. Their next challenge awaits in the round of 32, where they will face the runner-up from Group G—currently a four-way battle between Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand .

Paraguay’s fate now depends on results in other groups. If they advance as one of the top four third-placed teams, they could face Germany in the knockout rounds—a potential reunion with the Mannschaft, who topped Group I. Alternatively, they might meet the winner of Group K, which features Portugal and Colombia .

The United States, who topped Group D with seven points, will open their knockout campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco on Thursday . Meanwhile, Turkey’s 3-2 victory over the USA’s reserve side earlier on Friday confirmed their elimination, leaving Group D’s final standings settled.

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bbc sport · about 3 hours ago

Elképesztő unalmat hozott a Paraguay – Ausztrália meccs Eseménytelenül teltek a percek, bosszantó technikai hibák, rendkívül pontatlan beadások jellemezték mindkét csapatot, így esély sem volt a gólra.

hvg.hu · about 3 hours ago

LIVE: World Cup fans watch Australia play Paraguay WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE Australian soccer fans gather in Sydney to watch Australia play Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePiJ...

bluesky bot · about 3 hours ago

Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

bbc sport · about 3 hours ago

Blodig smell da Australia tok seg videre i VM – Paraguay må vente Australia sikret annenplassen i VM-gruppen med 0-0 mot Paraguay. Sistnevnte tar seg også trolig videre, men må vente på å få det bekreftet. Den målløse kampen i Santa Clara blir best husket for Connor Metcalfes blodige ansikt i 1. omgang. Australia-spilleren havnet i bakken etter en duell og fikk samtidig foten til Andres Cubas i hodet. TV-bildene viste at knottene på Cubas sko traff rett over Metcalfes øye, og dermed slapp australieren unna en mye verre skade. Australia møter toeren i gruppe G i 16.-delsfinalen. I den gruppen spiller Belgia, Iran, Egypt og New Zealand, og det er mange mulige utfall før de siste kampene. Skulle Paraguay gå videre, møter de enten Tyskland, vinneren av gruppe I (Norges gruppe) eller vinneren av gruppe K, som blir enten Portugal eller Colombia. Det er størst sannsynlighet for at det blir Tyskland. (NTB)

nrk · about 3 hours ago

VS treft Bosnië en Herzegovina; Australië en Paraguay ook door De Verenigde Staten spelen als winnaar van groep D in de zestiende finales tegen Bosnië en Herzegovina. Het elftal van Mauricio Pochettino verloor in de nacht van donderdag op vrijdag de derde groepswedstrijd in Inglewood met 3-2 van Turkije. Het duel om een plaats in de achtste finales tussen de VS en de nummer 3 van groep B vindt donderdag plaats in het San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara. Turkije is met 3 punten uitgeschakeld op het WK voetbal.

rtl nieuws · about 3 hours ago

Fans misfornøyd med drikkepauser i VM-kamp: – Litt snodig Fansen i San Francisco var ikke fornøyd med at dommeren stanset spillet for drikkepauser i kampen mellom Paraguay og…

aftenposten · about 3 hours ago

In het midden Horizontaal: 1. Derde materiaal 4. Extra waterplekken voor wilde dieren, konijnen krijgen __ 10. __ Jr. leidt Brazilië met twee doelpunten naar groepswinst 11. Lol! 12.

nrc · about 3 hours ago

Fußball-WM: Australien bei WM weiter - Paraguay in der Warteschleife Für Australien geht die WM-Reise nach einem 0:0 gegen Paraguay definitiv weiter. Die Südamerikaner müssen noch ein wenig zittern - und könnten der nächste deutsche Gegner werden.

tagesspiegel · about 3 hours ago

Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos…

japantoday · about 3 hours ago

From 42 to 5.26 - how Scotlands World Cup hopes are fading Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

bbc sport · about 4 hours ago

Austrália e Paraguai, querem jogar futebol ou não? Austrália e Paraguai empataram a zeros, na última jornada do grupo D. No Levi Stadium, nem paraguaios, nem australianos, procuraram a vitória. Um jogo com pouca técnica mas muita fisicalidade.

observador · about 4 hours ago

Λευκή ισοπαλία (0-0) για Αυστραλία και Παραγουάη, προκρίθηκαν στους 32 του Μουντιάλ τα «καγκουρό», ελπίζουν οι λατινοαμερικάνοι

protothema · about 4 hours ago

Australien nach 0:0 weiter - Paraguay in Warteschleife Das Gruppenfinale bot wenig Aufregern. Die "Socceroos" stehen zum dritten Mal in WM-K.o.-Phase, Paraguay braucht Schützenhilfe

der standard · about 4 hours ago

Ninguém quis desperdiçar uma oportunidade irresistível Os australianos carimbaram o segundo lugar e esperam agora pelo próximo adversário

observador · about 4 hours ago

Australia reach 2026 World Cup knockouts after 0-0 draw with Paraguay The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

aljazeera · about 4 hours ago

Viik tagas Austraaliale edasipääsu, Paraguai jääb oma saatust ootama D-alagrupi viimases voorus kindlustas Austraalia 0:0 viigiga Paraguai vastu pääsu 32 parema hulka, alagruppide kolmandate koondiste arvestuse põhjal liitub nendega peaaegu kindlasti ka Paraguai.

postimees · about 4 hours ago

0:0 im Gruppenspiel: Australien in der nächsten Runde – Paraguay in der Warteschleife 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.

faz · about 4 hours ago

Avstralija in Paragvaj z remijem v šestnajtstini finala, Turčija se je poslovila z zmago Nogometaši Paragvaja in Avstralije so se v San Franciscu razšli brez zadetkov. Remi je zelo ustrezal obema reprezentancama, ki sta se prebili izločilne boje. Odpisana Turčija je premagala rezerviste ZDA s 3:2.

rtv slovenia · about 4 hours ago

Remis: Australien bei WM weiter – Paraguay in der Warteschleife Für Australien geht die WM-Reise nach einem 0:0 gegen Paraguay definitiv weiter. Die Südamerikaner müssen noch ein wenig zittern – und könnten der nächste deutsche Gegner werden.

faz · about 4 hours ago

Turčija - ZDA 2:2, Paragvaj - Avstralija 0:0 Nogometaši ZDA so navdušili v uvodnih krogih svetovnega prvenstva. Zagotovili so si prvo mesto v skupini D, tekmo proti odpisani Turčiji v Los Angelesu bodo lahko odigrali sproščeno. Bolj napet bo obračun za drugo mesto med Paragvajem in Avstralijo.

rtv slovenia · about 4 hours ago

Campionatul Mondial de Fotbal 2026. Programul complet al meciurilor, rezultate și clasamente Campionatul Mondial de fotbal 2026 are loc în trei țări, SUA, Mexic și Canada și se desfășoară în perioada 11 iunie - 19 iulie. Este primul turneu final al Cupei Mondiale din istorie care are la start 48 de echipe.

digi24 · about 6 hours ago