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Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance
By Josh Dubow, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.The expanded tournament to 48 teams that provides a spot in the knockout round for eight of...
Key takeaway “We tried to win the game," Australia coach Tony Popovic said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The upcoming World Cup match between Australia and the second-place finisher from Group G, set to take place on July 3 in Arlington, Texas, will have local fans in the San Antonio area paying close attention. As the Socceroos prepare to face their next opponent, Alamo Heights residents who follow international soccer will be interested in seeing how the team performs in the round of 32. The fact that Australia clinched a spot in the knockout round with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay, thanks in part to the expanded tournament format, adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming match. With the Socceroos having advanced to the knockout round for the third time, local soccer enthusiasts will be watching to see if they can make a deeper run in the tournament. The match in Arlington will be a significant event for soccer fans in the region, and its outcome will be closely followed in Alamo Heights.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.The expanded tournament to 48 teams that provides a spot in the knockout round for eight of...
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