Australia clinches second place in Group D after a 0-0 draw against Paraguay. The match ended in a stalemate, with both teams unable to find the back of the net.

What happened?

Australia and Paraguay faced off in Santa Clara, California, with Australia looking to secure second place in Group D. The match was a hard-fought, physical game, with both teams creating scoring opportunities.

Why it matters for Australia

The draw allows Australia to claim second place in the group, with three points from their previous wins over Turkey. Nestory Irankunda, Australian attacker, expressed confidence ahead of the round of 32, saying 'Super confident, super happy as well'.

What comes next?

Australia will play again on July 3, with the team enjoying their time off before getting back to business. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last five matches, including a 3-0 loss to Colombia on 2025-11-19.

StatValue
Last resultColombia 3-0 Australia (2025-11-19)
Recent form2W-0D-3L (LLLWW)