Socceroos’ World Cup knockouts scenarios: Likely opponent and how they survive with a loss
The Australian national football team, the Socceroos, is preparing for a crucial final group stage match against Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a loss to the USA, Australia remains in contention for the knockout stages depending on the outcome of their upcoming match.
Why it matters
The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and understanding the complex qualification scenarios is essential for fans tracking the tournament's progression.
FOOTBALL WORLD-CUP Socceroos’ World Cup knockouts scenarios: Likely opponent and how they survive with a loss Popovic previews huge Paraguay clash | 02:04 Max Laughton from Fox Sports @maxlaughton June 25th, 2026 10:48 pm Australia is on the brink of the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, but it’ll all come down to the final group stage match against Paraguay on Friday afternoon - while passage beyond the first knockout round could be difficult.
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