Paraguay vs Australia: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.3%0.2%
FIFA standing#40#27
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Paraguay meet Australia with the live market leaning Paraguay's way (44.5% to win, 30.5% draw). Alfaro's pragmatic Paraguay back among the elite. Australia, meanwhile, socceroos grinding their way to the knockouts.

Paraguay's edge comes from defensive resilience, but Australia will look to exploit creativity in tight games. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

PAR Paraguay

MA
Miguel Almirón
RW · Atlanta United
AS
Antonio Sanabria
ST · Torino
JE
Julio Enciso
AM · Brighton

AUS Australia

CD
Cameron Devlin
CM · Hearts
RM
Riley McGree
AM · Middlesbrough
HS
Harry Souttar
CB · Sheffield United