World Cup
Paraguay vs Australia
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 03:00 (UK Time)
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Paraguay vs Australia Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Paraguay and Australia meet in a decisive Group D encounter at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides still in contention for a place in the Round of 32.
The teams are level on three points, but Australia sits second in the group thanks to a superior goal difference, giving the Socceroos a slight advantage heading into the final matchday. Paraguay, however, faces a must-win situation to guarantee progression, while Tony Popovic’s side only needs a draw to secure qualification.
Read the Paraguay vs Australia prediction and see who has more to gain in this decisive World Cup fixture.
Prediction for Paraguay vs Australia in the 2026 World Cup
Who goes through? Who heads home? This is the match that could define everything for Paraguay and Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Correct Score: 0 - 1
Last updated on 23-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Paraguay are the favourites to win, with 31% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Paraguay vs Australia
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 26/06/2026
🕐 Time: 03:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium)
Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay come into this match with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for La Albirroja:
World Cup campaign
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 1.5 point(s) per match
2 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
4 goals conceded in the World Cup (2 per match)
La Albirroja in 2026:
10 win(s), 7 draw(s), and 6 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Antonio Sanabria with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Diego Gómez with 2 assists
Latest results for La Albirroja
19/06/2026 23:00
12/06/2026 21:00
05/06/2026 18:45
31/03/2026 14:00
27/03/2026 15:00
Australia in the 2026 World Cup
Australia come into this clash with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Socceroos have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 1.5 point(s) per match
2 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
2 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Socceroos in 2026
14 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Kusini Boja Yengi with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Craig Goodwin with 5 assists
Latest results for Socceroos
19/06/2026 15:00
14/06/2026 00:00
06/06/2026 15:00
30/05/2026 22:00
31/03/2026 05:10
Paraguay vs Australia: head-to-head history
Paraguay and Australia do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Paraguay vs Australia
Check the probable lineups below for the Paraguay vs Australia prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Paraguay: Carlos Coronel, Gustavo Velázquez, Fabián Balbuena, Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso, Andrés Cubas, Mathías Villasanti, Diego Gómez, Julio Enciso, Ramón Sosa, Alex Arce.
Australia: Mathew Ryan, Harry Souttar, Kye Rowles, Cameron Burgess, Aziz Behich, Jackson Irvine, Connor Metcalfe, Aiden O'Neill, Jordan Bos, Mitchell Duke, Nestory Irankunda.
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Guaraníes vs Australia that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 53%
Cards
6
League: 2.83
Corners
5
League: 8.88
Home Team
Paraguay
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.27 | 0 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
2.18 | 0 | 2.68 |
Away Team
Australia
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.93 | 1.1 | 0.75 |
|
xGA
|
2.21 | 3.19 | 1.22 |
Corners
8 / Match
+50% Corners / Match
Australia received +50% more corners than Paraguay in the World Cup
12 / Match
Turkey
(0)
USA
(1)(4)
USA
(5)
Turkey
Cards
4 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Paraguay received +100% more cards than Australia in the World Cup
2 / Match
Turkey
(1)
USA
(5)(4)
USA
(0)
Turkey
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Turkey
(1)
USA
(1)(0)
USA
(2)
Turkey
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+50%
Paraguay condeded +50% more goals than Australia
1 / Match
Turkey
(0)
USA
(4)(2)
USA
(0)
Turkey
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Spain
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Norway
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
France
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ghana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Panama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Croatia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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