The Paraguay and Australia national teams met in the 2026 World Cup group stage. Recap how the match went with USA TODAY Sports.

A handful of Aussie fans were able to attend the U.S. Men's National Team's game against the Socceros at the FIFA World Cup courtesy of Football Australia's FA+ membership program

The U.S. men’s national team defeated Australia, playing without injured star Christian Pulisic, and clinched a spot in the round of 32. Later, Morocco held on to defeat Scotland 1-0.

Australia and Paraguay played out a disappointing goalless draw to complete their group stage at the 2026 World Cup in Santa Clara, Calif. The result sees Australia progress to the knockout stage as the second-placed team in Group D,

SEATTLE — As big as the U.S. national team’s World Cup opening win was, it merely provided a chance — a golden opportunity to be soccer’s golden generation. Now they must cash in and earn it. A victory Friday against Australia — one they might have to pull off with Christian Pulisic sidelined — would guarantee a spot in knockout play and the U.

The United States looks to build off its 2026 FIFA World Cup win over Paraguay by beating Australia in Seattle on Friday at noon PDT (Fox, Telemundo).

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase. You can read the articles in one place here.

The national team have produced record ratings as they compete on the sport's biggest stage, but a footy icon believes the attention is a mirage that will soon disappear.