The real winner in Australia v Paraguay match? Working from home

{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","dateModified":"2026-06-26T05:36:31Z","datePublished":"2026-06-26T05:36:31Z","description":"The CBD’s offices slumbered as delirious soccer fans packed Federation Square and any pub with a big screen.","headline":"The real winner in Australia v Paraguay match? Justin McManusThe square was so packed so early that harried officials wielding megaphones loudly ordered latecomers – which is to say, those who arrived at a respectable hour after dawn – to clear off and squeeze themselves into the throng at AAMI Park.It was the last day before the winter school break. And, as always, the pubs.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.