Paraguay Vs Australia, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos From Group D Decider Clash From San Francisco Bay Arena Stadium
Paraguay vs Australia Live Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: A thrilling Group D finale awaits at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Gustavo Alfaro's Paraguay face Tony Popovic's Australia today (June 25) at 7:00 PM local time. Massive stakes define this blockbuster, with a direct ticket to the Round of 32 on the line. The Socceroos only need a draw to secure qualification, whereas La Albirroja must fight for a win to guarantee progression. Star attacker Julio Enciso will lead the Paraguayan charge against a disciplined Australian system. Simultaneously, a powerhouse group-stage clash will unfold in Los Angeles, where Turkiye take on the co-hosts and already qualified USA. Both matchups promise intense drama. See the best photos from the PAR vs AUS football match here:
Paraguay players warm up ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026 (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
A fan uses her mobile phone ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026 (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Australia fans cheer before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026 (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Australia's Nishan Velupillay (23) warms up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Australia's Tete Yengi (26), right, warms up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Australia players warm up during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Paraguay players warm up during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Soccer fans line up outside the stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
A young Australia fan carries an inflatable kangaroo into the stadium during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Paraguay's Julio Enciso (19) warms up ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
A Paraguay fan waves a flag before the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Players stand for the national anthem during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Australia poses for a team photo during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Paraguay poses for a team photo during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro waves ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Australia head coach Tony Popovic stands ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Australia's Aiden O'Neill (13) battles for the ball with Paraguay's Matias Galarza (23) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Australia's Harry Souttar (19) heads the ball against Paraguay's Matias Galarza (23), Gustavo Velazquez (2), Gustavo Gomez (15) and Gabriel Avalos (21) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Paraguay's Gabriel Avalos (21) and Australia's Harry Souttar (19) react during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Paraguay's Gabriel Avalos (21) lays on the pitch after an injury as Australia's Connor Metcalfe (8) stands over during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Australia's Cristian Volpato (20) battles for the ball with Paraguay's Matias Galarza (23) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Australia's Lucas Herrington (25) heads the ball against Paraguay's Diego Gomez (8) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Australia's Connor Metcalfe (8) receives a medical treatment during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Australia's Connor Metcalfe (8) receives a medical treatment during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Paraguay's Alexandro Maidana (26) steals the ball from Australia's Jordan Bos (5) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Australia's Connor Metcalfe (8) battles for the ball with Paraguay's Andres Cubas (14) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Paraguay's Omar Alderete (3) kicks the ball over Australia's Nestory Irankunda (17) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Paraguay and Australia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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