Paraguay and Australia meet in San Francisco to decide who will finish second and third in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Both sides lost to co-hosts USA and beat Turkey in their opening two matches, so this game will decide who goes through to the knockout stages as runners-up and who will have their fingers crossed that they can push through as one of the best third-placed teams. Paraguay are in a slightly shakier position due to their 4-1 loss to the USA in their first game, meaning that even after a 1-0 win over Turkey, they still have a goal difference of -2. They play their second consecutive game in San Francisco knowing that defeat could leave their hopes of reaching the last 32 in the balance, forcing them to rely on results elsewhere to qualify for third place.
Australia currently occupy second place by virtue of having a goal difference of 0, so they will finish second if they avoid defeat. The high of their 2-0 win over Turkey gave way to reality as they were beaten by the same score against USA last time out and it will be interesting to see how Tony Popovic lines up here. The head coach is aiming to become the first person in Socceroos history to reach the World Cup knockout stage as a player and manager, having done so as part of the squad in 2006. If Australia clinch second place, the prize is a meeting with Group G runners-up – currently Iran – next Friday in Dallas.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Paraguay vs Australia for free in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Paraguay vs Australia for free
Paraguay vs Australia is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Paraguay vs Australia in USA
American viewers can watch Paraguay vs Australia on FS1 and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (FREE Trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Paraguay vs Australia Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock likewise.
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How to watch Paraguay vs Australia in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Paraguay vs Australia free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV4 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Paraguay vs Australia in Australia
Paraguay vs Australia will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Paraguay vs Australia in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Paraguay vs Australia.
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Paraguay vs Australia: Match Information
When does Paraguay vs Australia start?
Paraguay vs Australia starts at 3.00am BST / 12.00am AEST on Friday 26 June. It is at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 25 in the US.
What is the squad for Paraguay vs Australia?
Paraguay
Goalkeepers: Roberto Junior Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia).
Defenders: Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Junior Alonso (Atletico Mineiro), Fabian Balbuena (Gremio), Juan Jose Caceres (Dinamo Moscow), Jose Canale (Lanus), Gustavo Gomez (Palmeiras), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres), Gustavo Velazquez (Cerro Porteno).
Midfielders: Damian Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Matias Galarza (Atlanta United), Diego Gomez (Brighton), Mauricio Magalhaes (Palmeiras), Briaian Ojeda (Orlando City), Alejandro Romero (Al Ain).
Extenders: Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Gabriel Avalos (Independiente), Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Isidro Pitta (Bragantino), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras).
Australia
Goalkeepers: Mathew Ryan (Levante), Paul Izzo (Randers), Patrick Beach (Melbourne City).
Defenders: Jordan Bos (Feyenoord), Aziz Behich (Melbourne City), Harry Souttar (Leicester), Alessandro Circati (Parma), Lucas Herrington (Colorado Rapids), Cameron Burgess (Swansea), Kai Trewin (New York City FC), Milos Degenek (Apoel Nicosia), Jason Geria (Albirex Niigatazer), the Italian.
Midfielders: Jackson Irvine (St. Pauli), Aiden O’Neill (New York City FC), Paul Okon Jr (Sydney FC), Cameron Devlin (Heart of Midlothian).
Extenders: Connor Metcalfe (St. Pauli), Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory), Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo), Nestory Irankunda (Watford), Awer Mabil (Castellón), Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo), Mohamed Toure (Norwich), Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia).
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
USA |
5 |
6 |
|
2 |
Australia |
0 |
3 |
|
3 |
Paraguay |
-2 |
3 |
|
4 |
Turkey |
-3 |
0 |
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