The Paraguay national football team faces Australia in the 2026 World Cup. The French referee Clément Turpin will direct the match.

Who is Clément Turpin?

Clément Turpin is a 44-year-old French referee, known for his extreme strictness in the box.

The main European referee will arrive at the match with a vast international experience. He comes from directing the exciting match between England and Croatia in the first round of Group F.

What can we expect from the match?

The match between Paraguay and Australia will be played at the Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara. The French referee will lead a mostly European team, completed by his compatriots Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages as assistants.

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Clément Turpin's age44 years
Number of penalties awardedover 200

What does history say?

The Paraguay national team maintains optimism and is already aiming for Australia. The match against Australia will be played at 23:00 (Paraguayan time) at the San Francisco stadium.

The clear objective is to secure their ticket to the round of 16 of the 2026 North American World Cup. Getting a favorable match in the knockout stages is crucial for the Paraguay national team.