Paraguay settles for third place and waits for others' results
The Paraguay national team settled for third place in Group D after a 0-0 draw against Australia in the 2026 World Cup. This result relegated Paraguay to third position in the group, with four points, and left it with the hope that other results would confirm its passage to the next round.
What happened?
The Australian team controlled the ball possession since the start of the game and generated more attempts on goal than their rival. The first approach to danger by the 'Socceroos' came in the 36th minute with a powerful shot that ended directly in the hands of goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
Why it matters for Paraguay
The draw was not enough for Paraguay, which now depends on other results to confirm its passage to the next round of the 2026 World Cup. The Paraguay national team has four points and needs other results to help it reach the next round.
What comes next?
The Paraguay national team will have to wait for the conclusion of the rest of the groups to know its final destination in the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, the Australian team has consolidated its position in second place in Group D with four points.
The last news about Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup was its 4-1 loss to the United States on June 13. In its last series of games, Paraguay has achieved a positive result in one game and lost three, with a record of 1-1-3 (LWLLD).
The Paraguay national team was led by coach Gustavo Alfaro, who sought a change in tactics to turn the game around. However, the team was unable to score a goal and ended with a 0-0 draw.
Paraguay's star player Julio Enciso was invisible in attack and barely had any interventions of danger in a tough game. The Paraguayan player was in the goal in the 81st minute with a double shot on goal that did not materialize.
The Australian team has consolidated its position in second place in Group D with four points and has secured its direct ticket to the next round of the World Cup, along with the United States, which leads the quartet with six points.
The Paraguay national team will have to wait for the conclusion of the rest of the groups to know its final destination in the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, the Australian team is preparing for its next game in the next round of the tournament.
