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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The upcoming round of 32 match between Australia and the second-place finisher from Group G, set to take place on July 3 in Arlington, Texas, will bring international soccer attention to the North Texas area, but San Antonio soccer fans will be watching with interest. As a community that has shown enthusiasm for the sport, locals may be eager to see how the Socceroos perform in the knockout round. The fact that Australia has advanced to the knockout round for the third time, with previous losses in the round of 16, adds a layer of intrigue to their upcoming match. San Antonio's own soccer scene may also draw inspiration from the tournament, with local teams and players potentially looking to the World Cup as a benchmark for their own performance. As the tournament progresses, San Antonio fans will be keeping an eye on the Socceroos' journey, and the city's soccer community may experience a surge in excitement and engagement.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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