The Australia national football team Socceroos are set to face Paraguay in their final World Cup group game on Friday, with a win or draw guaranteeing progression to the next stage. Socceroos veteran Jackson Irvine has warned that Paraguay will be an unpredictable and street smart opponent. Irvine told reporters that Paraguay's style of football is totally different from what they've experienced before, citing their ability to win the ball back high up the pitch and create scoring opportunities. The Socceroos and Paraguay both sit on three points behind Group D leaders the United States, who have six points. Irvine's warning comes after Paraguay's impressive performance against Türkiye, where they won 1-0. The TAB have Paraguay as $2.80 favourites, with Australia at $4 and the draw paying $2.25. Australia's progression to the next stage will depend on their ability to adapt to Paraguay's unpredictable style of play. The team's coach will need to come up with a strategy to counter Paraguay's individual quality and street smarts. The match is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams fighting for a spot in the next stage. And with the stakes high, the Socceroos will need to be at their best to come out on top. But Irvine is confident that his team can get the job done, saying that they expect the unexpected from Paraguay. So the stage is set for a fascinating match, with the Socceroos looking to guarantee their progression to the next stage.