Paraguay 0-0 Australia Player Ratings: A Goalless Stalemate Sees Paraguay Finish Third In Group D As The Socceroos Clinch Another Knockout Finish

A cagey game panned out at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Paraguay took on Australia in their last game of the group stages in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams were in contention to qualify for the knockouts, so a draw seemed to be a fair enough result.

The Australia national football team were more direct in their style of play and attacked the Paraguayan defense line from time to time. On the other hand, Gustavo Alfaro's men were happy to sit back and defend for their lives.

The Socceroos managed six shots in the first half, out of which three were on target from Jackson Irvine, Jordan Bos, and Cristian Volpato. However, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill was equal to the task and prevented his side from going behind on each of the three occasions.

The Paraguay national football team had their first shot on target in the second half through substitute Mauricio, which shows that La Albirroja were more focused on their defensive side of the game.

Despite numerous efforts from both sides, the game finished goalless. While Australia secured their place in the Round of 32, Paraguay's wait to know about their fate continues.

Take a look at our Paraguay vs Australia Player Ratings, which details the performances of every player from each side.

Paraguay National Football Team Player Ratings vs Australia

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Australia National Football Team Player Ratings vs Paraguay

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Man of the Match

Alessandro Circati was adjudged as Sportsdunia's man of the match in this Group D fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Worst Performer

Julio Enciso was the worst performer from Paraguay vs Australia.