Paraguay vs Australia — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

GROUP D · 2026 World Cup

Paraguay

0 – 0

Australia

Full time

Paraguay vs Australia has finished in GROUP D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Current score: Paraguay 0–0 Australia (full-time). Watch via your national World Cup broadcaster — the full country-by-country TV & streaming list is below.

📰 Paraguay vs Australia — match news

Match ReportParaguay and Australia play out tense goalless draw in Group DA cagey affair in Group D saw Paraguay and Australia cancel each other out in a 0-0 stalemate, leaving both sides with mixed emotions as the group stage nears its climax.PreviewParaguay vs Australia: World Cup Group D Decider PreviewBoth sides sit on three points with one game left. A win guarantees knockout football; a draw could be enough depending on other results. Everything to play for.

Paraguay vs Australia was played in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Paraguay vs Australia — match facts

Competition	2026 FIFA World Cup
Stage	GROUP D
Date	Fri, Jun 26
Kick-off (UTC)	02:00 AM UTC
Kick-off (your time)	…
Status	Full-time
Score	Paraguay 0–0 Australia

Match Performance

Paraguay and Australia drew 0–0.

Match report

Summary

Paraguay and Australia drew 0–0 in GROUP D stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How it unfolded

Neither side could find a breakthrough — the match finished goalless.

What this result means

Result counts toward the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 32.

Match preview

Paraguay and Australia meet in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to advance from a competitive group. Paraguay, known for their disciplined defensive structure and counter-attacking threat, rely on a solid backline led by veteran defender Gustavo Gómez. Their midfield, orchestrated by Miguel Almirón, provides creativity and pace on the break. Australia, under the guidance of Graham Arnold, have evolved into a more possession-based side, blending physicality with technical ability. Key players like Mathew Ryan in goal and Aaron Mooy in midfield offer stability, while the attacking burden falls on the likes of Mitchell Duke and Awer Mabil. This match could be decided by Paraguay's resilience against Australia's growing tactical flexibility. Paraguay will look to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, while Australia will seek to control the tempo and exploit spaces. Both teams need points to keep pace with the group favorites, making this a crucial encounter.

Key players to watch

Paraguay

Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) — Creative spark and dribbling threat from midfield.
Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras) — Rock at the heart of defense, strong in aerial duels.
Antony Silva (Puebla) — Experienced goalkeeper, crucial for shot-stopping and organization.

Australia

Mathew Ryan (AZ Alkmaar) — Reliable goalkeeper and vocal leader at the back.
Aaron Mooy (Celtic) — Midfield metronome, dictates tempo and provides key passes.
Mitchell Duke (Machida Zelvia) — Target man with a knack for crucial goals in big games.

How to watch Paraguay vs Australia — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

Qatar

Qatar: beIN Sports holds exclusive MENA rights and airs all 104 matches live across its dedicated World Cup channels, with Arabic, English and French commentary. A beIN subscription is required; stream every game via the beIN Connect app or the TOD streaming service. No free-to-air coverage.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports holds exclusive rights and shows every match live across its FIFA World Cup channels with multi-language commentary. A subscription is needed; stream all 104 games through the TOD service or the beIN Connect app. No free-to-air option.

South Korea

South Korea: JTBC holds exclusive rights and, via a sublicensing deal, shares coverage with public broadcaster KBS. JTBC and its sports channels carry all 104 matches, while KBS provides free-to-air coverage of major fixtures. Check JTBC/KBS listings for specific games.

Spain

Spain: Public broadcaster RTVE shows selected matches free-to-air — including all Spain games, the opener, semi-finals and final — on La 1 and RTVE Play. Mediapro holds the wider package, distributed via pay-TV (DAZN), so full all-match coverage requires a paid subscription.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Every match is free-to-air, split between the BBC and ITV, who share the final. Watch live on BBC channels and BBC iPlayer, or on ITV1/ITV4 and ITVX, with no subscription required. In Scotland, STV/STV Player also carries selected matches.

United States

United States: Fox holds English-language rights to all 104 matches, with most games on the free-to-air Fox network and the rest on FS1; stream live on the Fox Sports app / Fox One. Telemundo carries Spanish-language coverage (with Universo), and Peacock is the exclusive Spanish-language streaming home for every match. Tip: a digital antenna gets Fox and Telemundo games free over the air.

Broadcast rights can change and some 2026 deals are finalised close to kickoff — always confirm with your local listings.

FAQ

When is Paraguay vs Australia?

Paraguay vs Australia kicks off on Fri, Jun 26 at 02:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What is the score in Paraguay vs Australia?

The score is Paraguay 0–0 Australia (full-time). It updates automatically on this page.

How can I watch Paraguay vs Australia?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East) and SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.

Where is Paraguay vs Australia being played?

Paraguay vs Australia is played at a 2026 World Cup host venue in the USA, Canada or Mexico. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

What is at stake in Paraguay vs Australia?

Points in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the new Round of 32 knockout stage.

What is the head-to-head record between Paraguay and Australia?

See the full head-to-head record and form guide in the analysis section above.

Paraguay vs Australia — 2026 World Cup

📰 Paraguay vs Australia — match news

Paraguay vs Australia — match facts

Match Performance

Match report

Summary

How it unfolded

What this result means

👕 Squads & positions

Match preview

Key players to watch

Paraguay

Australia

How to watch Paraguay vs Australia — by country

FAQ

When is Paraguay vs Australia?

What is the score in Paraguay vs Australia?

How can I watch Paraguay vs Australia?

Where is Paraguay vs Australia being played?

What is at stake in Paraguay vs Australia?

What is the head-to-head record between Paraguay and Australia?