Paraguay vs Australia: TV, Streaming, Kick-off Time & Team News for FIFA World Cup 2026

The Group D clash between Paraguay and Australia takes place in Santa Clara on June 26, 2026, with kick-off set for 03:00 local time. Fans worldwide can catch the match on various broadcasters depending on their country.

Broadcast Details by Country

If you want to watch the match but face geo-restrictions or blackout rules, using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) might help. Services like ExpressVPN let you connect to servers in countries where the game is broadcast, unlocking streams securely and privately.

Steps to watch via VPN:

• Sign up and install a trusted VPN app.
• Connect to a server in a country airing the match.
• Clear your browser cache or refresh to update location settings.
• Access the broadcaster's website or app to start streaming.

Viewing on TV

Streaming sports is better on a big screen. Most smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick or Chromecast support VPN apps directly. For devices without VPN support such as Apple TV or Roku, you can use Smart DNS options or cast from your VPN-connected phone or laptop.

Team News and Lineups

Paraguay will line up in a 5-3-2 formation: Orlando Gill in goal; defenders Juan José Cáceres, Gustavo Velázquez, captain Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, and Alexandro Maidana; midfielders Diego Gómez, Matías Galarza, Andrés Cubas; forwards Julio Enciso and Gabriel Ávalos. Coach Gustavo Alfaro leads the squad.

Australia opts for a 3-4-2-1 setup: Patrick Beach guarding the net; Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar (captain), Lucas Herrington at the back; midfielders Aziz Behich, Aiden O’Neill, Jackson Irvine, Jordan Bos; attackers Connor Metcalfe, Cristian Volpato, and Nestory Irankunda. Tony Popovic manages the team.

Miguel Almirón remains sidelined for Paraguay due to injury. No suspensions affect either side.

Recent Form

Paraguay recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games, including a 1-0 World Cup victory over Türkiye on June 20 after a heavy 4-1 loss to the USA on June 13. They scored six goals and conceded five across these matches.

Australia also won twice, drew once, and lost twice in their previous five outings. Their latest was a 2-0 defeat to the USA on June 19, following a 2-0 win over Türkiye on June 14. The Socceroos netted nine goals and allowed three during this period.

Head-to-Head Overview

The teams faced off twice before: a friendly in 2010 where Australia won 1-0, and a 2006 friendly that ended 1-1. Australia has a slight advantage with one win and one draw.

Group D Standings

Currently, Paraguay sits second in Group D, while Australia is third as the final round approaches.

Kits and Match Conditions

Paraguay will wear red and white striped jerseys with white shorts and red socks. Their goalkeeper dons light blue. Australia sports their gold shirts with green trim, olive shorts, and white socks; the goalkeeper wears black.

Match officials will be in green kits.

The weather in Santa Clara is expected to be sunny with a light north-west breeze. Temperatures start around 21°C (70°F) and dip to about 18°C (64°F) by full-time, humidity rising slightly from 54% to 60%.