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Tony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the team’s last-32 clash in Dallas next week after his side’s composed 0-0 draw with Paraguay

The Guardian - AU

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia reach knockouts after goalless draw with Paraguay

Australia secured a spot in the World Cup's round of 32 with a goalless draw against Paraguay. The Socceroos, finishing second in Group D, advanced to the knockout stage for the third time. Despite a physical match, Paraguay pushed late but ultimately faced a nervous wait to see if they…

The Economic Times

The Socceroos’ World Cup dream continues, as an improved performance delivers plenty of confidence

Job done. The Socceroos are through to the knockout phase of the World Cup.

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Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

Chances fell to both sides towards the end their final pool game at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Australia finished second in Group D

The Guardian - AU

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.

AAP

Scoreless wonder: 'special' Socceroos book last-32 spot

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

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Australia vs Paraguay prediction: Will Nestory Irankunda etch his name into World Cup history?

Australia vs Paraguay will be a fun one for the neutrals, as either side look to finish second in the USA-dominated Group D

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Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

The Socceroos locked in their place in the last 32 as Group D runners-up while Paraguay face a nervous wait after a goalless draw in Santa Clara

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Socceroos fever mounts, race to save Venezuela quake victims, Perth’s Hollywood paddock

SBS expects record audience as Australia face Paraguay at midday; thousands of people are feared dead after quake devastated north coast

The Guardian - AU

Photos | thousands down tools to watch the Socceroos

Lord mayor Gavin Morris has channelled Bob Hawke's famous words.

Newcastle Herald

Socceroos ready with World Cup fate in their hands

The Socceroos have their World Cup fate in their hands with all eyes on whether coach Tony Popovic unleashes Nestory Irankunda from the start against Paraguay.

AAP

I won’t let the Socceroos go it alone today: while they have taken care of training and drills, I’m sprinkling holy water on the TV

Win, lose or draw, being able to cheer on our boys with friends and strangers is what it’s all about

The Guardian - AU

Can the Socceroos stop the nation? It would be 40 years in the making for SBS

The broadcaster has covered every World Cup since 1986, and all signs point to Australia’s match against Paraguay breaking records

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos look to Paraguay ‘challenge’ with World Cup fate in their own hands

Australia only need a draw to finish as Group D runners-up but head coach Tony Popovic insists the team will go into the crunch clash ‘to win’

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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.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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.

The Canberra Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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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