Both Paraguay and Australia are looking to secure their place in the round of 32 of the World Cup when they face off in their final Group B clash.Both sides are on three points, with just a point needed for Australia to stay second and secure automatic progression, while their South American opponents need a victory to guarantee their place.However, a point is also likely to end up being enough for Paraguay as it would take them to four points, which is likely to see them finish as one of the best third-placed sides. Defeat for either would see them face an anxious wait to see if they qualify. Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals and read our in-depth preview for the encounter at the San Francisco Bay Arena here.Table of ContentsParaguay team newsAustralia team newsWhere to watch Paraguay v Australia: TV and online streamsStats for Paraguay v AustraliaPrediction for Paraguay v AustraliaParaguay team newsParaguay manager Gustavo Alfaro has made three changes to the starting XI that faced Trkiye Alexandro Maidana, Gustavo Velzquez and Gabriel valos come in. Miguel Almirn is suspended, Jnior Alonso and Isidro Pitta drop out.Paraguay starting XI: Orlando Gill, Omar Alderete, Gustavo Gmez, Gustavo Velzquez, Alexandro Maidana, Juan Jos Cceres, Julio Enciso, Andrs Cubas, Matas Galarza, Diego Gmez, Gabriel valosAustralia team newsAustralia have really shaken things up. Manager Tony Popovic has made six changes to the starting XI that faced United States Aziz Behich, Lucas Herrington, Jackson Irvine, Nestory Irankunda, Connor Metcalfe and Cristian Volpato come in today. Mathew Leckie and Jacob Italiano are injured, Cameron Burgess, Paul Okon-Engstler, Mohamed Tour and Nishan Velupillay drop out.Australia starting XI: Patrick Beach, Lucas Herrington, Harry Souttar, Alessandro Circati, Jordan Bos, Jackson Irvine, Aiden ONeill, Aziz Behich, Cristian Volpato, Connor Metcalfe, Nestory IrankundaWhere to watch Paraguay v Australia: TV and online streamsParaguay v Australia kicks off at 3am on Friday morning in the UK. You can watch it on ITV4 and stream via ITVX.ClickHEREfor a full World Cup TV guideStats 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 Australia 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 Paraguay v Australia: Predicted line-ups, preview and where to watch Jon Fisher 25th 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
