Australia HubThe Australian national team played to a 0-0 draw against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday night. This result means Australia finished second in Group D with four points.
What happened in the match?
The game was one of the most defensive so far at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neither team wanted to risk compromising its defense formations to squander a result.
Key takeaways from the match
Australia's attack rarely saw an aggressive approach where it pushed numbers into the final third. Instead, it took shots from distance or only had a few attackers driving at Paraguay's backline.
What's next for Australia?
Australia now moves to the round of 32, while Paraguay must wait to see the final standings for the third-place teams. The likelihood, however, is that La Albirroja have done enough to be within the top-eight third-place teams advancing to the knockout round.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Colombia | 3-0 loss |
Recent form: 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first). Lost the last 3 matches before the FIFA World Cup 2026.
