Paraguay advanced as one of the best third-place teams in the 2026 World Cup after drawing 0-0 with Australia. The team led by Gustavo Alfaro was seeking to take the second position in its zone, but the final result was a goalless draw.
The Paraguay and Australia national teams faced each other at the Estadio Bahía de San Francisco, with Paraguay seeking victory to improve its position in the standings.
The match began with a shot by Jackson Irvine in the 2nd minute, but Orlando Gill cleared the ball. The first half ended without goals, with few emotions on the field.
In the second half, Paraguay took a bit more initiative, with the runs down the flank by Julio Enciso. The Paraguayan winger was unreadable for the Australians, who resorted to fouls to stop him.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Mexico 1-2 Paraguay |
Paraguay advanced as one of the best third-place teams with four points, and now waits for its next opponent in the round of 16. With a streak of two consecutive wins, the Paraguayan national team seeks to continue advancing in the 2026 World Cup.
The Group D standings were as follows: the United States won the group with six points, Australia qualified as second with five points, and Paraguay was left with four units.
