Group D standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Paraguay
The final group game — Paraguay's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Australia
An opening win over Paraguay would be a major statement and strengthen Australia's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Paraguay | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 44 | 24 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 9 | 7 |
| Best WC Finish | Quarterfinals (2010) | Round of 16 (2022) |
| Manager | Gustavo Alfaro | Tony Popovic |
| How They Qualified | CONMEBOL — 6th place (direct) | AFC 3rd Round — Group B runners-up |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Round of 16 — lost to Argentina |
| Captain | Gustavo Gómez | Mathew Ryan |
Prediction
Paraguay 1 — 2 Australia
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Australia (ranked 24th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Paraguay have appeared at 9 World Cups. Australia have appeared at 7.
Paraguay are ranked 44th in the world. Australia are ranked 24th.
This match takes place at Levi's Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Levi's Stadium · San Francisco · Capacity: 70,909
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