Australia seal World Cup knockouts spot after gritty 0-0 draw with Paraguay
The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32.
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From: NewsFeed
Fans fight police at Paraguay football match
Fans fight police at Paraguay football match
Published On 20 Apr 2026
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