Overview
- The match is scheduled at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday, June 25 and the winner takes second place in Group D and an automatic place in the round of 32.
- Australia carry the advantage because a draw is enough for them to finish second thanks to a superior goal difference.
- Paraguay will be without Miguel Almirón after his sending off against Türkiye, a loss that removes their main creative outlet for this must-win game.
- Selection and tactics look likely to favor caution with Australia expected to maintain a compact five-back shape and Mathew Leckie listed as a doubt with a muscle issue.
- Bookmakers and pre-match previews heavily favour a tight, low-scoring game and broadcasters have set viewing windows and streaming options for fans in Australia and the United States.