Australia defender Jason Geria insists the Socceroos will go for the win against Paraguay despite knowing a draw would see them qualify automatically for the World Cup knockout stages.Both teams have three points from their opening two fixtures but Australias superior goal difference means they currently sit in second place in Group D.Geria is adamant Australia have no intention of sitting back, even if the game is tight in the closing stages.I think youre sort of cheating the game in a way if youre looking to just call a truce with 10 minutes to go, he said. That doesnt seem right in my opinion.Yeah, we could both progress with a point, thats evident, but I dont think its in us to just concede or take the foot off the gas.We want to win every game, regardless of who the opponent is or what the situation is.So I dont think if it is one-all or nil-all with five minutes left or 50 seconds left, its going to be us taking the foot off the bell. I think we want to win this game. So thats how were going into it.Paraguay bounced back from their defeat to the USA with a gutsy 1-0 defeat of Turkey last time out, playing with 10 men for the entire second half after the dismissal of Miguel Almiron, and coach Gustavo Alfaro is determined to give the countrys fans something to cheer about.Being less for us means being more. We may eventually be less than all the teams playing here in the World Cup, but we dont feel less, we feel that if were all together, we can somehow be more, he said.Table of ContentsTeam news for Paraguay v AustraliaPredicted line-ups for Paraguay v AustraliaWhere to watch Paraguay v Australia: TV and online streamsStats for Paraguay v AustraliaPrediction for Paraguay v AustraliaResponsible GamblingTeam news for Paraguay v AustraliaAustralia winger Mat Leckie is suffering from a hamstring strain sustained against the United States and could miss the rest of the tournament. One of Cristian Volpato, Connor Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda is likely to deputise. Defender Jacob Italiano is also a major doubt.Paraguay will be without Almiron who is serving a one-game ban after being sent off against the Turks for covering his mouth.Predicted line-ups for Paraguay v AustraliaParaguay: Gill; Caceres, G Gomez, Alderete, Alonso; Velazquez, Cubas, D Gomez, Galarza; Pitta, EncisoAustralia: Beach; Circati, Souttar, Burgess; Behich, ONeill, Okon-Engstler, Bos; Volpato, Toure, IrankundaWhere to watch Paraguay v Australia: TV and online streamsParaguay versus Australia kicks-off at 3am in the early hours of Friday morning UK time. It will be broadcast on ITV4 and STV and available to stream via ITVX and the STV Player.Stats for Paraguay v AustraliaParaguay are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010Australia have not lost any of their three previous meetingsParaguay have alternated between wins and defeats in their last five games. Their last result was a win.Australia have won one of their last four gamesPrediction for Paraguay v AustraliaAlthough neither side will admit it publicly, a draw is the best outcome here. Expect a risk-free encounter in San Francisco.Prediction: Paraguay 0-0 AustraliaResponsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. If you ever feel that gambling is becoming a problem, there are several organisations you can contact for free, confidential support.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week)GamCare: www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware: gambleaware.orgGamStop: www.gamstop.co.uk (free self-exclusion service)Tools available through bet365 include deposit limits, session time reminders, loss limits, self-exclusion and Reality Checks. These can be accessed via the Safer Gambling section of your account at any time. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Topics Australia Men's National Soccer Team Paraguay national football team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 24th June, 2026 Argentina vs Austria: Line-ups confirmed as Messi looks to break World Cup goal record Mitch Fretton 22nd June, 2026 Turkey 0-1 Paraguay: Almiron makes unwanted World Cup history as Montella laments shocking exit Nicholas McGee 20th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Turkey vs Paraguay confirmed teams and full line ups as Kenan Yildiz starts, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 20th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: USA 2-0 Australia report, result, goals as Balogun and Freeman help co-hosts advance and why Rooney loves Pochettino style Ben Miller 20th June, 2026 Pochettino believes USA can win World Cup: Our fans are matching Argentina Ben Miller 20th June, 2026
