We just drew with Paraguay. What’s next for the Socceroos?

We just drew with Paraguay. What’s next for the Socceroos?

We just drew with Paraguay. What’s next for the Socceroos?

The Socceroos drew with Paraguay 0-0 in San Francisco today in their final group stage match.

TL;DR: Australia is through to the next round and will play the runner-up of Group G at 4am (AEST) next Saturday.

Here's what to know.

Group D

All Group D games are now complete after the Socceroos’ draw with Paraguay.

Already-eliminated Türkiye played the U.S. at the same time as Australia’s game, producing one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by beating the host nation 3-2.

The final standings are:

  1. U.S.
  2. Australia (!)
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  1. Paraguay
  2. Türkiye

What’s next?

This result means Australia qualifies for the knockout stages, beginning with the Round of 32.

The top two teams in each group automatically secure a spot in the Round of 32, while only the top eight of the 12 third-placed teams will go through.

Group G consists of Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. Any of those teams could finish second.

Australia will face the Group G runner-up at 4am AEST on 4 July.

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