The Socceroos' left-back Jordan Bos bounded down the right, bursting into the box against Paraguay. At 0-0, Australia had been inching towards the World Cup knockout rounds. The result felt further away every time Paraguayan playmaker Julio Enciso found space.

What happened?

Bos's relentless surging lifted those around him with every stride. He crashed into bodies as he did the box. Ajdin Hrustic had the best seat in the house for one of the great Australian World Cup performances.

Why it matters for Australia

Captain Harry Souttar said Bos is “a special player, a special guy, and just takes everything in his stride”. Milos Degenek described Bos as already a top-five left-back in the world and the best at his age. Bos's appearance at right-back in Tony Popovic's XI was a surprise.

What comes next?

As of 28 Jun 2026, Australia's recent form stands at 2W-0D-3L, with their last result being Colombia 3-0 Australia (2025-11-19). | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Colombia 3-0 Australia | The Socceroos will look to build on this performance as they continue their World Cup campaign.