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Australia’s Round of 32 opponent has been locked in with the Socceroos to face a date with one of the world’s great strikers, Egyptian legend Mo Salah, in Dallas after 30 minutes of madness on Saturday.

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

Australia have qualified for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Here’s what it means.

Ecuador have powered into the World Cup last 32 with a deserved 2-1 win over four-times competition champions Germany.

The Socceroos have their World Cup fate in their hands with all eyes on whether coach Tony Popovic unleashes Nestory Irankunda from the start against Paraguay.

Australia’s third-place safety net has been cut down by one after South Africa’s stunning upset over South Korea on Thursday, but the Socceroos are still favoured to get into the Round of 32.

On the eve of their must-win clash against the Socceroos, Paraguay are still trying to overcome the loss of their star Miguel Almiron, reportedly lodging a formal protest with FIFA.

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil have beaten Scotland 3-0 to win Group C and leave the Europeans waiting to see if they can progress to the last 32.

Defender Jacob Italiano will join Mathew Leckie on the sidelines against Paraguay, forcing coach Tony Popovic into at least two changes.

Australia has never defeated a South American opponent at a World Cup but there’s no better time than now as they face a Paraguay still raging at a controversial red card.

England fans at the Boston stadium and around the world have been left frustrated after Thomas Tuchel's team struggled to a goalless draw with Ghana.

The superstar striker became the first player to score at six World Cups as he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan.

Aussies are finding it to agree on much amid the global conflicts and political division but we can all agree on wanting the Socceroos to over achieve at the World Cup.

The 18-year-old has been remembered for bringing ‘light into the lives of so many’.

Erling Haaland has sounded out another World Cup warning, bagging a double in a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal which advanced Norway to the last 32.

Star striker Kylian Mbappe has scored twice as France beat Iraq in a Group I World Cup clash delayed by over two hours due to inclement weather.

The Group I clash between France and Iraq has been delayed due to the weather, the first such stoppage ‌at the 2026 World Cup.