Australia and Paraguay draw 0-0 in 2026 World Cup group stage match

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in their final Group D match of the 2026 World Cup. With this result, Australia secured second place in the group and advanced to the round of 32. The United States finished first in the group standings. Paraguay concluded the group stage with four points, placing them third as they await confirmation on whether they will qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Managed by Tony Popovic, Australia focused on defensive stability to maintain the draw. Gustavo Alfaro’s Paraguayan side attempted to score through counterattacks and set pieces but could not break the deadlock. The match featured few clear scoring opportunities as both defensive units remained disciplined throughout the encounter.