World Cup 2026 Paraguay Reach Last 32 After Australia Draw
Paraguay secured a place in the World Cup 2026 round of 32 after a goalless draw with Australia. Both teams advanced from Group D, while the United States topped the group and Turkey finished last. This marks Paraguay's first knockout appearance since 2010 and its return to the tournament after a 16-year gap.
- ▪Paraguay and Australia each earned a point from their 0-0 match, which was enough to progress to the knockout stage.
- ▪Group D was won by the United States, with Turkey finishing at the bottom of the group.
- ▪Paraguay’s qualification for the round of 32 ends a 16-year World Cup absence and a 12-year knockout drought since 2010.
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World Cup 2026 Sports World Cup 2026 Paraguay Reach Last 32 After Australia Draw By Oliver Mason · June 26, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. PARAGUAY · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Paraguay: A 0-0 draw with Australia sent Paraguay into the round of 32. —Both through: Australia and Paraguay each advanced from Group D. —Long wait: It is Paraguay’s first knockout appearance since 2010. —Group D: The United States won the group; Turkiye finished bottom. —Return: Paraguay are back at a World Cup after a 16-year absence. It was not pretty, but a hard-fought goalless draw was exactly what Paraguay needed to complete a long road back to the knockout rounds.
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