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World Cup third place table: Who is in pole position to qualify ahead of final round of fixtures?

The final round of World Cup group games will begin on Wednesday evening, with each team at the tournament having played two games so far. The top two from each group will qualify for the last-32, while the top eight third-placed sides will also join them. As things stand, Scotland…

The Independent UK

How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

World Cup opponents Australia and Paraguay have a unique connection through a bid to create a socialist utopia in the South American country, 130 years ago.

AAP

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected

Nestory Irankunda’s place in the starting XI is not the only question facing Australia coach Tony Popovic for their final World Cup Group D outing

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Numbers in Australia's favour for World Cup progression

The Socceroos are all but through to the World Cup knockout stage, bar a disaster, but cannot think that far ahead with their Paraguay clash looming.

AAP

Three Turkiye Players Who Could Hurt the USMNT in World Cup Clash

Neither team can adjust their position, but will want to end Group D play on a high.

Sports Illustrated

Socceroos won't press handbrake in qualification bid

The Socceroos aren't overthinking ahead of their crunch World Cup clash with Paraguay, solely focused on claiming another victory rather than permutations.

AAP

‘Chuck it on the iPad’: Socceroo urges schools to show Australia’s final World Cup group game

Jason Geria says students and employees should be able to watch the crunch match against Paraguay which kicks off 12pm AEST Friday

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'A sport for everyone': Socceroo's bid for support

Defender Jason Geria wants students to be able to watch Australia play Paraguay, then more government support to help uncover the Socceroos of tomorrow.

AAP

Socceroos not planning a ‘truce’ to play for draw against Paraguay: ’That doesn’t seem right’

Socceroos defender Jason Geria insists they will not take their foot off the gas against Paraguay in their final World Cup pool match in San Francisco

The Guardian - AU

'Game of life or death': Paraguay ready for Socceroos

The only Paraguayan to ever play in the A-League Men, Fernando Romero expects his countrymen to take it up to the Socceroos at the World Cup.

AAP

World Cup Group D permutations: supercomputer says Socceroos will progress

Even a narrow defeat against Paraguay in their final group game should be enough to earn a place in the last 32, where Belgium may await

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos want their own Leckie moment at World Cup

The Socceroos can lean into memories of injured veteran Mathew Leckie's heroic goal against Qatar as they chase their own moment of history against Paraguay.

AAP

Turkey vs United States World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Turkey vs United States World Cup 2026 predictions: USMNT need one point to win Group D, while Turkey are scoreless in two games. Best price on USA at +102.

Sports Lens

Paraguay vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions: Group D Pick

Paraguay and Australia are level on 3 points at Levi's Stadium. Our pick is Australia to win at +300 in this Group D decider.

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AAP

SPO:'Expect the unexpected': Socceroos' South American test

The Socceroos know they have a shocking record against South American opposition as they gear up for their crunch World Cup encounter with Paraguay.

AAP

'Out of hand': Paraguay boss blasts World Cup elitism

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro has blasted football's elites, then urged his team to send a message to kids on the streets in their match against the Socceroos.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón will miss the crucial last Group D match against the Socceroos after being sent off against Turkey for covering mouth

AAP

SPO:How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

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SPO:Selection calls loom as Socceroos gear up for Paraguay

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and all eyes will be on Tony Popovic's selection calls.

AAP

How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

The Guardian - AU

Down but not out: Socceroos take heart from positives in defeat to USA

Australia’s fate will now be set after their final group game against Paraguay but there were some reasons for cheer from the performance in Seattle

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football's cruel nature highlighted as Turkiye bow out of tournament with 0 goals in 62 shots

Turkiye's FIFA World Cup journey ended in heartbreak, bowing out without scoring despite 62 shots. Paraguay secured a crucial 1-0 victory thanks to Matias Galarza's early goal. Despite playing with 10 men after a red card, Paraguay held on, leaving Turkiye to rue missed chances and a campaign defined by…

France 24

Haiti and Türkiye eliminated, US through to knockouts

Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Paraguay against Türkiye. Paraguay's Matias Glaraza scored 64 seconds in, a new 2026 World Cup record. Brazil finally got their first win of the…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Never going to feel underdogs, says Gustavo Alfaro after Paraguay stuns Turkey

FIFA World Cup: Paraguay's coach Gustavo Alfaro expressed immense pride and confidence after their crucial 1-0 World Cup victory over Turkey. He highlighted the team's ambition, stating they respect all opponents but believe they can compete with any team. The early goal, capitalizing on a Turkish error, secured vital points…

The National (Scotland)

Turkey 0-1 Paraguay: Ex-EPL star makes unwanted World Cup history despite win

Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth , but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey.

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