Paraguay vs Australia — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Paraguay vs Australia kicks off in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Paraguay and Australia meet in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to advance from a competitive group. Paraguay, known for their disciplined defensive structure and counter-attacking threat, rely on a solid backline led by veteran defender Gustavo Gómez. Their midfield, orchestrated by Miguel Almirón, provides creativity and pace on the break. Australia, under the guidance of Graham Arnold, have evolved into a more possession-based side, blending physicality with technical ability. Key players like Mathew Ryan in goal and Aaron Mooy in midfield offer stability, while the attacking burden falls on the likes of Mitchell Duke and Awer Mabil. This match could be decided by Paraguay's resilience against Australia's growing tactical flexibility. Paraguay will look to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, while Australia will seek to control the tempo and exploit spaces. Both teams need points to keep pace with the group favorites, making this a crucial encounter.

Key players to watch

Paraguay

Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) — Creative spark and dribbling threat from midfield.
Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras) — Rock at the heart of defense, strong in aerial duels.
Antony Silva (Puebla) — Experienced goalkeeper, crucial for shot-stopping and organization.

Australia

Mathew Ryan (AZ Alkmaar) — Reliable goalkeeper and vocal leader at the back.
Aaron Mooy (Celtic) — Midfield metronome, dictates tempo and provides key passes.
Mitchell Duke (Machida Zelvia) — Target man with a knack for crucial goals in big games.

How to watch Paraguay vs Australia — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Paraguay vs Australia?

Fri, Jun 26 at 02:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Paraguay vs Australia?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.