Round 3 ·
Paraguay
5-3-2
Gustavo Alfaro
HT: 0-0
Australia
3-4-2-1
Anthony Popovic
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–0
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Paraguay
5-3-2 · Gustavo Alfaro
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Australia
3-4-2-1 · Anthony Popovic
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Australia left Levi's Stadium with a point, but the 0-0 draw against Paraguay told a sharper story for the standings than for the scoreboard. In World Cup Group D, Round 3, both sides finished with 4 points, yet Australia stayed second on goal difference while Paraguay remained third with -2. For fans in Cape Verde watching through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed), the result carried real weight because the gap to the top was already defined by the table and not by the night itself.
The match ended as it began, with the ordinary-time scoreline locked at 0-0 and neither side finding a breakthrough by the final whistle at 90 minutes. Paraguay entered with a 5-3-2 shape and Australia with a 3-4-2-1, and the numbers suggest a contest in which structure stayed ahead of risk. Paraguay finished with 2 goals for and 4 against after 3 played, while Australia’s 2 goals for and 2 against kept Anthony Popovic's side on firmer ground in the section. That balance mattered more than flair in Santa Clara.
Discipline also marked the afternoon, with a yellow card for Australia at 46 and a yellow card for Paraguay at 77. Those bookings fit a game in which neither team could afford to lose control, especially with both arriving on 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from their first 3 matches. Gustavo Alfaro’s Paraguay needed more than a point to improve on third, while Australia had the cleaner defensive record and the better goal difference at 0. The venue and the table both underlined that this was a contest shaped by margins.
Levi's Stadium provided the setting for a match that remained taut from start to finish, and the attendance of 68827 reflected the scale of the occasion. With the kickoff listed for Friday 26 June, 01:00 -01 in Atlantic/Cape_Verde time, viewers in Cape Verde had a late-night fixture that stayed level through the whole 90 minutes. The draw also kept Australia within 2 points of USA, who led the section on 6 points, while Paraguay stayed in the chase with 4. That keeps the group open, but Australia's second place is still built on a better goal difference than Paraguay's.
Anthony Popovic’s Australia will take more encouragement from the table than from the performance, because 4 points and second place leave them inside the group’s leading pack. Gustavo Alfaro’s Paraguay, level on points but behind on goal difference, will feel the draw as a missed chance to move higher. For Cape Verde fans, the key takeaway is clear: World Cup Group D, Round 3 remains tight, and the next turn in the table can still reshape the order quickly.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group D, Round 3 arrives with clear pressure on Paraguay and a chance for Australia to keep its momentum intact at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Paraguay enter with 0 points from 1 match, a 4-goal concession burden and a place at 4th, while Australia arrive with 3 points, a clean sheet record from 1 game and 2nd place. For readers in Cape Verde, the timing is set for Friday 26 June, 01:00 -01, a late-night window that will suit anyone tracking the group race on RTC or Sport TV (PT feed).
The numbers give this match its edge. Paraguay have already played 1, scored 1 and conceded 4, leaving a goal difference of -3 that underlines how much work Gustavo Alfaro's side must do to reset the tone. Australia have started from a very different platform: 1 win from 1, 2 goals scored, none conceded and a +2 goal difference under Anthony Popovic. In a short group format, those details matter because every point can quickly reshape the table, and this one will ask Paraguay to bridge a gap that is already visible in the standings.
That contrast is also what makes the tactical picture easy to read. Paraguay will need a sharper defensive response than the one that left them on -3, because Australia have shown the discipline of a side that has not yet been opened up. Australia, with 3 points already banked, can approach the game with the calm of a team that does not need to force the issue early. For Cape Verde fans following the group from afar, the attraction is simple: one side will be chasing control from the first whistle, while the other can lean on a start built on balance and clean execution.
Even without extra detail, the context around the coaches adds weight. Gustavo Alfaro will want Paraguay's first outing to look more compact and more secure than the scorelines in the table suggest, while Anthony Popovic can draw confidence from a start that has produced 2 goals and no goals against. Australia sit 2nd, Paraguay sit 4th, and that simple split captures the stakes better than any flourish. If Paraguay can turn their 1 goal for into a more sustained threat, the table pressure changes quickly; if Australia keep the same defensive shape, they will remain in control of their own path.
Australia will also carry the cleaner table profile into this meeting, with 1 win from 1 and a +2 goal difference, while Paraguay must find a way to make 0 points look temporary rather than terminal. In a group where every result shifts the balance, the early gap between 2nd and 4th gives the game a sharper edge before a ball is kicked. Cape Verde supporters following the match will see a simple question unfold: can Paraguay close the gap, or will Australia extend their strong start and keep the standings moving their way?
Today's attendance is 68827
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Paraguay: 44%, Australia: 56%.
The referee signals a free kick as Mauricio from Paraguay trips Jordan Bos
Alessandro Circati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Tete Yengi as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Gill saves it
Jordan Bos wins an air challenge against Junior Alonso
Good effort by Mauricio as he directs a shot on target, but Patrick Beach saves it
Alessandro Circati wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Matias Galarza is leaving the field to be replaced by Junior Alonso in a tactical substitution.
Diego Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Damian Bobadilla in a tactical substitution.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Paraguay: 43%, Australia: 57%.
Goal kick for Paraguay
Jordan Bos from Australia sends an effort wide of target
Jordan Bos goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jordan Bos but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jordan Bos finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Alessandro Circati wins an air challenge against Matias Galarza
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Australia are trying to create something here.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gustavo Gomez wins an air challenge against Tete Yengi
Gustavo Gomez wins an air challenge against Tete Yengi
Goal kick for Australia
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 42%, Australia: 58%.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Nestory Irankunda is leaving the field to be replaced by Tete Yengi in a tactical substitution.
Jackson Irvine is leaving the field to be replaced by Paul Okon-Engstler in a tactical substitution.
Omar Alderete is injured and is replaced by Jose Maria Canale.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Good effort by Jordan Bos as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Gill saves it
Australia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Australia
Julio Enciso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Jackson Irvine successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Julio Enciso is blocked
Lucas Herrington from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Diego Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Paraguay: 41%, Australia: 59%.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Matias Galarza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Diego Gomez
Diego Gomez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Diego Gomez from Paraguay goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordan Bos
Australia are trying to create something here.
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Matias Galarza from Paraguay commits a foul by elbowing Jordan Bos
Jordan Bos wins an air challenge against Matias Galarza
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 40%, Australia: 60%.
Goal kick for Australia
Alessandro Circati from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alessandro Circati wins an air challenge against Alex Arce
Harry Souttar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Alex Arce relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gustavo Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Paraguay: 39%, Australia: 61%.
Omar Alderete is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alex Arce wins an air challenge against Harry Souttar
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gabriel Avalos is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Arce in a tactical substitution.
Jackson Irvine relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Aiden O'Neill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nestory Irankunda wins an air challenge against Andres Cubas
Goal kick for Paraguay
Ball possession: Paraguay: 38%, Australia: 62%.
Juan Caceres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Australia are trying to create something here.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Omar Alderete comes back onto the field.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Australia are trying to create something here.
Dangerous challenge by Mauricio from Paraguay. Jackson Irvine on the receiving end of that.
The game is restarted
Omar Alderete is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Nestory Irankunda from Australia. Omar Alderete on the receiving end of that.
Alessandro Circati makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Andres Cubas successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ajdin Hrustic is blocked
Gustavo Gomez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nestory Irankunda is blocked
Australia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Australia
Ball possession: Paraguay: 39%, Australia: 61%.
Nestory Irankunda goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Australia are trying to create something here.
Gustavo Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jordan Bos wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Goal kick for Australia
The game is restarted
Cristian Volpato is leaving the field to be replaced by Ajdin Hrustic in a tactical substitution.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Alessandro Circati makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Australia
Paraguay with a potentially dangerous attack.
Gustavo Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Australia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 38%, Australia: 62%.
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lucas Herrington from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Diego Gomez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Orlando Gill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Herrington from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Australia
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Gustavo Gomez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gustavo Gomez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Australia are trying to create something here.
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alessandro Circati makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Mauricio shoots from outside the box, but Patrick Beach has it under control
Mauricio tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Patrick Beach
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 38%, Australia: 62%.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Omar Alderete makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Australia are trying to create something here.
Omar Alderete wins an air challenge against Connor Metcalfe
Goal kick for Australia
Andres Cubas from Paraguay tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Lucas Herrington from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Souttar from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Jackson Irvine
Jackson Irvine is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Jackson Irvine from Australia trips Julio Enciso
Goal kick for Australia
Juan Caceres fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Alexandro Maidana is leaving the field to be replaced by Mauricio in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Paraguay: 37%, Australia: 63%.
Juan Caceres from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Australia with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Cristian Volpato from Australia trips Andres Cubas
Connor Metcalfe wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Omar Alderete makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Juan Caceres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gustavo Velazquez wins an air challenge against Nestory Irankunda
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Paraguay
Jackson Irvine from Australia heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Jordan Bos from Australia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Australia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Paraguay
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gustavo Velazquez from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Cristian Volpato as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Gill saves it
Australia are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Lucas Herrington relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alexandro Maidana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 42%, Australia: 58%.
The referee signals a free kick as Diego Gomez from Paraguay trips Aziz Behich
Gustavo Gomez wins an air challenge against Nestory Irankunda
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Jordan Bos relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Australia are trying to create something here.
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alessandro Circati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Paraguay: 36%, Australia: 64%.
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lucas Herrington makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Australia
Gabriel Avalos goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Alessandro Circati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Andres Cubas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Australia are trying to create something here.
Harry Souttar wins an air challenge against Diego Gomez
Jordan Bos shoots from outside the box, but Orlando Gill has it under control
Jordan Bos tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Orlando Gill
Julio Enciso is penalised for pushing Alessandro Circati
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexandro Maidana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Australia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 39%, Australia: 61%.
Harry Souttar wins an air challenge against Gabriel Avalos
Goal kick for Paraguay
The referee signals a free kick as Juan Caceres from Paraguay trips Aziz Behich
Alexandro Maidana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Australia are trying to create something here.
Alessandro Circati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Diego Gomez wins an air challenge against Lucas Herrington
A player from Paraguay takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Connor Metcalfe comes back onto the field.
Alessandro Circati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Paraguay
The game is restarted
Connor Metcalfe from Australia is leaving the pitch because he needs to change his shirt.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 36%, Australia: 64%.
Connor Metcalfe is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Australia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Paraguay: 38%, Australia: 62%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Juan Caceres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gustavo Velazquez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Connor Metcalfe is blocked
Alexandro Maidana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Herrington relieves the pressure with a clearance
Juan Caceres wins an air challenge against Lucas Herrington
Goal kick for Paraguay
Andres Cubas from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristian Volpato swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Paraguay: 35%, Australia: 65%.
Alexandro Maidana from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gustavo Velazquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Dangerous challenge by Juan Caceres from Paraguay. Aiden O'Neill on the receiving end of that.
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Lucas Herrington from Australia commits a foul by elbowing Diego Gomez
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexandro Maidana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Matias Galarza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Andres Cubas relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Andres Cubas from Paraguay trips Nestory Irankunda
Safe hands from Patrick Beach as he comes out and claims the ball
Alessandro Circati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Paraguay: 30%, Australia: 70%.
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Herrington relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alessandro Circati from Australia commits a foul by elbowing Gabriel Avalos
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alexandro Maidana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Paraguay
Ball possession: Paraguay: 30%, Australia: 70%.
Aiden O'Neill from Australia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Juan Caceres from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristian Volpato swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Australia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Matias Galarza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Australia start a counter attack
Patrick Beach from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Bos from Australia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julio Enciso
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Diego Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Paraguay: 28%, Australia: 72%.
Julio Enciso from Paraguay intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristian Volpato swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Good effort by Jackson Irvine as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Gill saves it
Australia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nestory Irankunda wins an air challenge against Gustavo Gomez
Omar Alderete relieves the pressure with a clearance
Australia are trying to create something here.
Gustavo Velazquez wins an air challenge against Nestory Irankunda
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Connor Metcalfe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paraguay are trying to create something here.
Paraguay take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alexandro Maidana wins an air challenge against Jordan Bos
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Australia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Levi's Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Levi's Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Levi's Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Levi's Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Levi's Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Levi's Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Paraguay vs Australia kicks off at 01:00 -01 on Friday 26 June 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for either Paraguay or Australia.
Across the last 8 meetings, Paraguay have 0 wins, Australia have 0 wins, and there have been 0 draws.
This is a World Cup Group D Round 3 match at Levi's Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,827
Minute
90+2'
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