Sharing points at Levi's Stadium, Paraguay and Australia hold their breath as they await their qualification.

Updated at 10:59 AM on June 26, 2026

The match between Paraguay and Australia in the 2026 World Cup will take place at 09:00 on June 26, 2026, at Levi's Stadium. This is a crucial encounter for both teams as they seek an advantage in their group, given the current unpredictable situation.

The two teams are in similar form.

Looking at their recent performances, both Paraguay and Australia are showing a lack of consistency. The South American representative, Paraguay, enters this match with one win and one loss in their last two games. Their inability to maintain a winning streak shows that the team still has weaknesses to address, particularly in maintaining focus throughout the 90 minutes.

Similarly, the Australian team is also experiencing a similar run of form with one win and one loss in their recent matches. The "Socceroos" have proven to be a formidable opponent with their disciplined style of play, but the inconsistency in results shows that the team from the land of kangaroos is still searching for the optimal formula to maintain consistent strength on the biggest stage in the world.

Battle situation and tactics analysis

With both teams having experienced both victory and defeat, the upcoming match at Levi's Stadium is expected to be a tense battle of wits. Paraguay is known for its pragmatic style of play and fierce tackling, characteristic of CONMEBOL football. Meanwhile, Australia possesses a strong physical foundation and the ability to organize a coherent game.

The key to the match may lie in the ability to capitalize on the opponent's mistakes. Both teams understand that a favorable result will open the door to progress, while another defeat could put them in a precarious position. Caution may be prioritized in the first half before tactical adjustments are made to break the deadlock.

The importance of stability

In a short tournament like the World Cup, consistency is key to success. Both Paraguay and Australia need to prove that their previous losses were just an anomaly and that they are ready to come back stronger. Whichever team controls the midfield better and maintains composure in crucial situations will have a greater chance of securing all three points in California.

Paraguay's recent form

• June 20, 2026: Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay (Winner)
• June 13, 2026: USA 4-1 Paraguay (Loss)
• June 6, 2026: Paraguay 4-0 Nicaragua (Winner)
• April 1, 2026: Morocco 2-1 Paraguay (Lose)
• March 28, 2026: Greece 0-1 Paraguay (Winner)

Australia's recent form

• June 20, 2026: USA 2-0 Australia (Loss)
• June 14, 2026: Australia 2-0 Türkiye (Winner)
• 07/06/2026: Switzerland 1-1 Australia (Draw)
• May 31, 2026: Mexico 1-0 Australia (Loss)
• March 31, 2026: Australia 5-1 Curaçao (Winner)

Rankings

Team form and statistics

Paraguay (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches:L!

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 2
• Wins: 1 (0 at home)
• Draw: 0 (0 at home)
• Losses: 1 (0 at home)

Goal:

• Scored: 2 goals (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
• Goals conceded: 4 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)

Australia (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches:WL

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 2
• Wins: 1 (0 away)
• Draw: 0 (0 away goals)
• Losses: 1 (1 away game)

Goal:

• Scored: 2 goals (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
• Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Force situation

Paraguay

• M. Almirón: Red Card (Missing Fixture)

Australia

• J. Italiano: (Missing Fixture)

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:Australia

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

• Home team wins: 10%
• Draw: 45%
• Guest wins: 45%

Predicted number of goals:

• Home team: -1.5 goals
• Guest: -1.5 table

Advice:Double chance : draw or Australia

Team lineup updated at 08:31 on 26/06/2026

Official lineup

Paraguay

Diagram: 5-4-1

CoachG. Alfaro

Starting lineup:

• 12. O. Gill (G)
• 4. J. Cáceres (D)
• 2. G. Velázquez (D)
• 15. G. Gómez (D)
• 3. O. Alderete (D)
• 26. A. Maidana (D)
• 8. D. Gómez (M)
• 14. A. Cubas (M)
• 23. M. Galarza (M)
• 19. J. Enciso (M)
• 21. G. Ávalos (F)

Substitutes:

• 22. G. Olveira
• 6. J. Alonso
• 9. A. Sanabria
• 25. I. Pitta
• 7. R. Sosa
• 16. D. Bobadilla
• 18. A. Arce
• 17. A. Romero
• 5. F. Balbuena
• 11. Maurício
• 24. G. Caballero
• 1. R. Fernandez
• 13. J. Canale
• 20. B. Ojeda

Australia

Diagram: 3-4-3

CoachT. Popović

Starting lineup:

• 18. P. Beach (G)
• 3. A. Circati (D)
• 19. H. Souttar (D)
• 25. L. Herrington (D)
• 16. A. Behich (M)
• 13. A. O'Neill (M)
• 22. J. Irvine (M)
• 5. J. Bos (M)
• 8. C. Metcalfe (M)
• 17. N. Irankunda (F)
• 20. C. Volpato (M)

Substitutes:

• 24. Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler
• 23. N. Velupillay
• 26. T. Yengi
• 9. M. Touré
• 15. K. Trewin
• 14. C. Devlin
• 10. A. Hrustić
• 21. C. Burgess
• 11. A. Mabil
• 6. J. Geria
• 2. M. Degenek
• 12. P. Izzo
• 1. M. Ryan