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Volpato up to speed ahead of Paraguay clash: teammate

Alessandro Circati has known Cristian Volpato since the pair were Italy youth internationals together and is confident the exciting Socceroo is up to speed.

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Can you take last-minute sick leave or time off to watch the Socceroos? Here’s what the law says

On Friday at midday AEST, the Socceroos will take on Paraguay in their final group stage match at the World Cup.

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Why the Paraguay match will define the Socceroos’ World Cup

Tony Popovic and the Socceroos take on Paraguay in San Francisco on Friday in their third and final World Cup group-stage match.

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Fans launch chant for Governor-General as Civic live site starts after backlash

How Armani La Vella used social media to get Canberra a central live site

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'There is no tomorrow' for desperate Paraguay

Paraguay will play like there is no tomorrow against the Socceroos, with both teams having World Cup knockout qualification on the line.

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Australia forced into changes for crucial World Cup group game against Paraguay

Australia will be missing Jacob Italiano and Mat Leckie from side that played the USA for their final group game, against Paraguay

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Popovic cagey on Irankunda start for Paraguay

Whether Nestory Irankunda will start against Paraguay remains a mystery, but Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will be forced to make at least two changes.

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Socceroos determined to get best out of their Bos man

The Socceroos need to find a way to get Jordan Bos into the game more against Paraguay, as they seek to nail down qualification to the World Cup knockouts.

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Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’

Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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

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'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.

The Guardian - AU

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

Morning Mail: Andy Burnham poised for No 10, support for multiculturalism falls, Messi sets a record

Former Manchester mayor likely to be new PM after Keir Starmer says he will stand aside; Lowy survey says people are losing faith in the prevailing order

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SOC: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.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Inside the Socceroos’ World Cup home: ping pong, pool, retro kits and organic omelettes

The grand Claremont Hotel in Berkeley has been adapted to make Australia’s stay as comfortable as possible. And of course there is Vegemite on tap

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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.

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'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.

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SOC:'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak won't buy into criticism of Australia's starting line-up against the United States and if they were too defensive.

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