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Paraguay and Australia played out a goalless draw in their Group D finale at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) in Santa Clara, the two sides sharing the points in a physical, chance-starved contest. Australia set the early tempo, with Jackson Irvine’s first-half effort gathered by Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Paraguay grew into the game after the break, Julio Enciso curling a low shot just wide of the left post in the 82nd minute, before Australia’s Jordan Bos squandered a promising opening in the 89th minute and Cristian Volpato was denied by Gill in stoppage time. There were no red cards, no penalties and no VAR reversals, though Paraguay midfielder Diego Gómez picked up his second yellow card of the group stage and will be suspended for the round of 32.
The stalemate suited both teams. Australia claimed second place in Group D on 4 points, edging Paraguay on head-to-head and goal difference, to reach the round of 32, while the United States topped the group on 6 points. Paraguay finished third but still squeezed through as one of the eight best third-placed sides. Under the schedule, Australia now travel to Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on 3 July to face the runner-up of Group G, chasing a place in the last 16 for a second successive World Cup. For more coverage, visit the World Cup Canada hub and consult our where to watch in Canada; all fixtures and details remain subject to FIFA’s official announcements.
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