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Friday, June 26, 2026

Final WC Group 0:0 : Australia vs Paraguay as Socceroos make six changes to starting line up

The Socceroos wrap up their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage with a showdown with Paraguay in San Francisco.


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Painted Gold: Federation Square pumping for crucial Socceroos clash


The Socceroos look to seal their place in the Round of 32 in their final group match, and first fixture that falls squarely in the middle of the workday (12pm Friday AEST). The stakes are high. A win or draw will send Australia through, while defeat could either end the Socceroos' campaign or leave them facing a tougher opponent in the knockout rounds.

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Australian workplaces are trading business as usual for the chance to celebrate the Socceroos and workplace culture during Friday’s match.

Former Socceroos coach Frank Farina believes incumbent Tony Popovic will "make the right decisions" in today's clash against Paraguay.

Farina coached the Socceroos for six years in the early 2000s but, despite some high-profile wins, did not reach a World Cup.

The 61-year-old believes the current generation of players needs time to reach the heights of Australia's "golden generation".

Former Socceroos coach Frank Farina understands pressure of Paraguay clash

What time do the Socceroos play today and how can you watch Australia vs Paraguay live? 

Socceroos manager Tony Popovic is of Croatian descent, with his parents having emigrated from the former Yugoslavia to Australia. Popovic was born and raised in the Sydney suburb of Fairfield, where he built his early football career
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic signs contract extension to stay on until 2027 Asian Cup

The Socceroos' 26-man World Cup squad, reflects at least 15 cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including four former refugees.

Migrant advocates say the team's diversity offers an important counterpoint to anti-migrant sentiment and political attacks on multiculturalism. A different kind of win.

"It sends a powerful message that African Australians belong and are an integral part of the Australian national story," African Australian Advocacy Centre founder Noël Yandamutso Zihabamwe told SBS News.

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