Australia advances to the Round of 32 with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay. The match was not one to remember, but both teams can be satisfied with the result. Australia were energetic but lacked a cutting edge, while Paraguay mustered just one shot in the entire first half.

What happened?

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both sides playing conservatively and failing to craft any real chances of note. Jordan Bos came close in the 90th minute, with a rare moment of excitement. A combined xG total of just 0.83 told the story of the game.

Why it matters for Australia

Second-placed Australia are through to the Round of 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them as one of the eight best third-placed sides. Australia's recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with their last result being Colombia 3-0 Australia on 2025-11-19. Currently, J. Italiano is sidelined.

What comes next?

Australia will play the Group G runner-up in Dallas on July 3, with Belgium being the most likely opponent. Paraguay, meanwhile, will face Germany, Group E winners, in Boston on June 29. The current standings and upcoming matches are as follows: | Team | Points | | --- | --- | | Australia | 4 | | Paraguay | 4 | And the schedule for the next round is: | Date | Match | | --- | --- | | July 3 | Australia vs. Belgium | | June 29 | Paraguay vs. Germany | So, Australia's focus will now shift to their upcoming match against Belgium.