Paraguay and Australia play Thursday in Group D of the 2026 World Cup. Both sides need a win to stay alive. The Socceroos’ coach called it a must‑win and warned another loss ends their run. Sportsbooks list Paraguay as that favorite to move on. Fans in both countries is set to watch closely.
Experts say Paraguay’s forwards can test Australia’s defensive midfield and make chances. Australia faces elimination if it can’t turn the result around. The game will decide which team goes out of that group. The winner moves to that knockout stage.