Socceroos to face Egypt in bid for World Cup history The Socceroos' bid for an elusive World Cup knockout win will come down to a do-or-die clash with Egypt in the round of 32. AAP · Jun 26
‘There’s no ceiling’: electrifying Jordan Bos leaves Socceroo teammates in awe against Paraguay Australia’s left-back switched positions to eye-catching effect against Paraguay, earning comparisons to Gareth Bale and Arjen Robben The Guardian - AU · Jun 26
Drab Australia and Paraguay Display Puts USMNT Credentials Into Context USMNT optimism took a hit in the defeat to Türkiye, while a closer examination of Australia and Paraguay has observers reining in USMNT expectations slightly. Sports Illustrated · Jun 26
FIFA World Cup 2026: Head coach Popovic hails Australia's 'wonderful achievement' as Socceroos seal Round of 32 berth The draw was enough to secure Australia's second place in Group D after earlier results saw them defeat Turkey 2-0 and lose 2-0 to the United States. It marks Australia's third appearance in the World Cup knockout stage and their second successive qualification for the Round of 32. The Economic Times · Jun 26
Teen sensation makes Socceroos history in the US Lucas Herrington has become the youngest Socceroo to start a World Cup match, with an assured debut against Paraguay helping secure a knockout berth. AAP · Jun 26
'Best wing-back in the world': Bos runs the show Socceroo Jordan Bos was dominant at right wing-back in Australia's 0-0 draw with Paraguay, delivering a World Cup performance that has everyone talking. AAP · Jun 26
Afternoon Update: Socceroos advance at the World Cup; Karl Stefanovic departs Nine; and Trump’s embarrassing issue It wasn’t pretty and had moments of peril, but the Socceroos are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup The Guardian - AU · Jun 26
Packed pubs and skiving school: Australian fans nurse pints over laptops to cheer on Socceroos Offices emptied to watch the Socceroos draw against Paraguay, propelling Australia to the World Cup 2026 knockouts The Guardian - AU · Jun 26
Australia 0-0 Paraguay: South Americans face anxious wait as Socceroos qualify Australia secured their place in the last 32 of the World Cup as they clinched second place in Group D with a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
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 · Jun 26
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 · Jun 26
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. The Conversation · Jun 26
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 · Jun 26
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 · Jun 26
AAP · Jun 26 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.
FourFourTwo · Jun 26 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
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25 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 · Jun 25 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
Newcastle Herald · Jun 25 Photos | thousands down tools to watch the Socceroos Lord mayor Gavin Morris has channelled Bob Hawke's famous words.
AAP · Jun 25 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25 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 · Jun 25 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 · Jun 25 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’
AAP · Jun 25 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 · Jun 25 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.