Video: A white draw sends Australia through at the expense of Paraguay

Australia qualified for the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup after holding their Paraguayan counterpart to a goalless draw at the end of the group stage this Friday morning.

Australia almost scored in the fourth minute from Jackson Irwin’s shot, but goalkeeper Orlando Gill cleared the ball for a corner kick.

Australian player Jordan Boss fired a powerful shot into Gill’s arms in the 36th minute, ending the first half in a goalless draw.

The Paraguayan national team woke up offensively in the second half after the arrival of Mauricio Pardo, who had a powerful shot in the 50th minute, but goalkeeper Patrick Beech was on time.

Paraguayan national team star Enciso’s shot went wide of the goal, ending the match in a goalless draw.

Australia’s point in the fourth group increased by 4 points, with a goal difference from the third place Paraguay.

The United States of America and Australia have been eliminated from the fourth group, while Paraguay awaits the remaining results of the final group stage to determine their positions in the top three.

Meanwhile, Turkey was eliminated from the World Cup, occupying the last place in the group with 3 points.