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The Paraguayan national team is playing for its World Cup life on Thursday. Paraguay needs to win to advance to the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. A win would secure Paraguay's spot among the best third-placed teams.
What's at stake?
The Paraguayan national team faces Australia in a must-win match to advance. With a victory, Paraguay would ensure its place among the best third-placed teams.
What's the scenario?
Group D is defined, with the United States already qualified and first. Paraguay and Australia arrive with 3 points each, but Australia has a better goal difference.
| Team | Points | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | +3 |
| Australia | 3 | +1 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 0 |
What do the statistics say?
PredictIA, Olé's supercomputer, updated all the probabilities: Paraguay has a 53.5% chance of winning, while Australia has a 24.2% chance.
The Paraguayan national team comes into this match on a 2-game winning streak, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games. Their last win was against Mexico, with a score of 1-2, on November 19, 2025.
What's next?
If Paraguay wins, it will advance directly to the round of 16. If it draws or loses, it will finish third and its advancement will depend on other results.
