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
For readers in Cyprus, it was a tight contest that matched the table pressure on both sides: Paraguay stayed 3rd with a goal difference of -2, while Australia remained 2nd with a goal difference of 0. The draw also kept the group picture compact, with the lead still defined by a 2-point gap between USA and Australia.
The pattern of the game fitted the numbers in front of it. Paraguay came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from 3 matches, and Australia arrived with the same record, but the clean sheet and the point were more valuable for Anthony Popovic's side because their defensive line held after allowing 4 goals in the campaign so far.
Cards underlined the tension without changing the outcome. Australia collected a Yellow card in the 46 minute, and Paraguay received a Yellow card in the 77 minute, with both sides spending long stretches trying to manage the match rather than break it. At Levi's Stadium, the 68827 crowd saw a contest that stayed locked through ordinary time and halftime, and that made the result straightforward for Cyprus viewers following the late-night kick-off in Asia/Nicosia at Friday 26 June, 05:00 EEST through Cytavision.
The standings give the draw its real weight. Australia stayed 2nd on 4 points after 3 matches, and Paraguay stayed 3rd on 4 points after 3 matches, so every point mattered in a section where USA led Australia by 2 points. Australia have now recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss with 2 goals for and 2 against, while Paraguay also stand at 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss but with a less secure defensive record after conceding 4. That contrast between 0 goal difference and -2 goal difference is the clearest summary of why the point may sit better with Australia.
Both coaches will read this as a result that protects, rather than transforms, their position. Anthony Popovic's Australia kept a cleaner defensive line than Paraguay, while Gustavo Alfaro's team were left with the same 4 points but a poorer goal difference and the same 2 goals scored. In a group where USA already had 6 points, the draw kept Australia in touch but did not close the 2-point gap, and it left Paraguay needing a sharper response in the next round of World Cup Group D.
For Cyprus readers, the main takeaway was simple: this was a disciplined, early-morning draw that mattered because the table remains tight. Australia kept 2nd place, Paraguay stayed 3rd, and the route out of World Cup Group D now depends on how each side turns 4 points into a stronger position from here.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Levi's Stadium sets the stage for a meeting that carries very different pressure for Paraguay and Australia in World Cup Group D Round 3. For fans in Cyprus, the early Friday 26 June, 05:00 EEST kickoff gives this one a clear morning edge, and the league table already tells the story. Paraguay arrive in 4th on 0 points after 1 match, while Australia sit 2nd on 3 points after 1 match, with a goal difference of 2 compared with Paraguay's -3. That gap is small in games played, but it is already large in tone.
Paraguay's numbers point to a side that will need a sharper response at home in Santa Clara. Gustavo Alfaro's team have lost 1 of 1, scored 1 and conceded 4, which means their margin for error is already thin in a group where fast momentum matters. Australia, coached by Anthony Popovic, have opened with 1 win from 1, 2 goals scored and none conceded, so they come in with the cleaner base and the more settled start. In a short group campaign, those early details can shape the rest of the run.
That contrast is the heart of the fixture. Paraguay will want to turn a difficult first outing into control, while Australia can lean on the fact that they have taken 3 points and kept a clean sheet from their opening game. The standings make the stakes plain: Australia are already in 2nd, and Paraguay are trying to climb from 4th before the table starts to harden. For Cyprus viewers, the timing makes the match easy to track live, and the competitive tension should be obvious from the first phase of play.
Australia's early edge is not just about the points total; it is about balance. A 2-goal return without conceding gives Anthony Popovic's side a positive platform, while Paraguay's 4 goals against from 1 game leave Gustavo Alfaro with a direct problem to solve. The home side's task is to cut the space between their defensive line and the moments that decide games, because a -3 goal difference in a compact group can be costly. Australia, by contrast, can approach this with the confidence of a side that has already protected a lead and preserved control.
There is also a simple psychological layer to Friday 26 June, 05:00 EEST. Paraguay will be trying to reset quickly in front of a crowd at Levi's Stadium, while Australia arrive with the calmer record and the clearer table position. That is why this Round 3 contest feels like more than a routine group fixture. One team needs a response to avoid falling further behind the top end of the standings; the other will look to defend its 2nd place and keep pressure on the side above. For Cyprus audiences, that makes it a tidy early kickoff with real table consequence.
For readers in Cyprus, the viewing window is straightforward: Friday 26 June, 05:00 EEST, with Cytavision listed among the watch options. That makes this one accessible for an early start, and the match carries enough contrast in standing and form to reward attention. Paraguay will be looking for a first win and a first lift from 4th, while Australia will try to turn a perfect opening into a stronger hold on 2nd. The table is still young, but this is exactly the kind of game that can shape how the group feels in the next round of results.
{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 Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Paraguay vs Australia kicks off at 05:00 EEST on Friday 26 June 2026 in Cyprus.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
There are no listed injuries or suspensions for Paraguay or Australia.
The last 8 meetings between Paraguay and Australia are level: Paraguay 0 wins, 0 draws, Australia 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group D, Round 3, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,827
Minute
90+2'
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