Group stage · Group D

Paraguay 0-0 Australia

Paraguay and Australia drew 0-0 in a tense game.

Australia go through to the knockout round in 2nd place, while Paraguay finish 3rd and must wait for the chance to continue in the competition.

Full time · Half-time 0-0

How the match went

Paraguay and Australia played out a tense, goalless draw, with a knockout place on the line.

Both teams had chances but neither could find the goal that would settle it.

In the end, the point suited Australia more, lifting them into 2nd place in Group D.

Australia got there after beating Turkey 2-0 and losing 2-0 to the USA.

Paraguay, who lost 4-1 to the USA but beat Turkey 1-0, finish 3rd on the same points as Australia but behind on goal difference.

That leaves Paraguay waiting to see if they sneak through as one of the best 3rd-placed teams.

Match highlights

Paraguay vs Australia highlightsWatch on YouTube
Date
Thursday, June 25
Kickoff Time
19:00 (Los Angeles time)

What's next for Australia?

Australia are through to the round of 32 in 2nd place, a strong effort from the Socceroos.

They will be tough to beat in the knockout round with their hard-running style.

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What's next for Paraguay?

Paraguay finish 3rd in Group D with 4 points.

The 8 best 3rd-placed teams from the 12 groups also reach the knockout round, so Paraguay are still in the competition for the moment.

Whether their 4 points are enough is decided when the group stage ends on June 27.

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Common questions

What was the final score of Paraguay vs Australia?

It finished 0-0. Both teams had chances but neither could score in a tense game.

Did Australia qualify for the knockout round?

Yes. The point gave Australia 4 points and 2nd place in Group D, behind the USA, so they go through to the round of 32.

Are Paraguay through to the knockouts?

Not yet. Paraguay finished 3rd on 4 points. They must wait to see if they are one of the 8 best 3rd-placed teams, which is decided when the group stage ends on June 27.

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