Socceroos v Paraguay LIVE updates: Irankunda to start, Volpato in as Australia prepare for crucial World Cup clash in Santa Clara; Netherlands up 3-1 against Tunisia as Japan, Sweden locked up at 1-all
Australia's Socceroos take on Paraguay in their final group‑stage match, needing at least a draw to secure second place and a potentially easier round‑of‑32 opponent. Coach Graham Arnold has selected Aiden Irankunda to start and added Marco V Volpato to the squad for the 12 pm clash in Santa Clara. Meanwhile, the Netherlands lead Tunisia 3‑1, and Japan and Sweden are locked at 1‑all in their respective games.
- ▪Aiden Irankunda is named in the starting eleven for Australia against Paraguay.
- ▪Marco V Volpato is included in the Australian squad for the match.
- ▪A win or draw for the Socceroos will guarantee second place in Group C.
- ▪The Netherlands are ahead 3‑1 over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden are tied 1‑1.
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