Group D

Paraguay vs Australia · World Cup 2026

Group D · Friday 26 June 2026 · Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara · 02:00 UK

Preview

Scene-setter

Paraguay face Australia in matchday three of Group D at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara on 26 Jun 2026 (kickoff 02:00 UK).

Title chance

The model rates Paraguay's tournament title chance at 0.9%, Australia's at 1.2%. A coin-flip on paper.

Squad snapshot

Paraguay's squad is still provisional (55-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

Australia's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/10/5/8 split). 9 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Mathew Ryan (104 caps).

What's not yet rendered

What's not yet rendered:

  • Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
  • Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
  • Group standings (added once first group results land)
  • Paraguay final squad (55-man preliminary squad)

Schedule cross-validated against FIFA, Sky Sports, ESPN and Wikipedia (June 2026).