Tactical Boredom, Or Campaign-Saving Masterstroke? Relive The Goalless Group D Finale

Paraguay Vs Australia Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: In a cagey Group D finale at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday, the two teams played out a goalless draw. With an automatic Round of 32 knockout spot on the line, Tony Popovic's Socceroos needed only a single point to secure second place and advance. They did so with a defensive masterclass, led by Harry Souttar and Jordan Bos. For Gustavo Alfaro's La Albirroja, it left them in third place, also on four points, and they remain hopeful of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. In the absence of suspended Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso led their attack. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, an already-eliminated Turkiye restored national pride by beating group leaders USA, 3-2. Despite the Stars and Stripes resting key talent, Vincenzo Montella's Crescent-Stars found redemption through a dramatic 98th-minute winner from Kaan Ayhan. See the best photos from the PAR vs AUS football match here:

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