Paraguay vs Australia: How to Watch Live at FIFA World Cup 2026
The Group D decider between Paraguay and Australia is set for kick-off on June 26, 2026, at 03:00 local time in Santa Clara. Fans worldwide can catch this crucial match live through various TV channels and streaming platforms.
Broadcast Partners by Country
- Canada: TSN
- China: CCTV 5+
- United States: Fox Sports
- Brazil: CazéTV
- Australia: SBS
- India: ZEE5
- Argentina: Telefe
- Kazakhstan: Qazsport
- Algeria: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: StarTimes
- Saudi Arabia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Mexico: ViX
- Indonesia: TVRI Sport
- Iran: IRIB Varzesh
- Mongolia: NTV
- Peru: DIRECTV Sports
- Chad: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Niger: SuperSport
- Angola: ZAP
- Mali: DStv
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Colombia: DIRECTV Sports
- Bolivia: Tigo Sports
- Mauritania: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Egypt: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Watching with a VPN
A VPN like ExpressVPN helps bypass geo-restrictions, allowing you to watch streams from different countries securely. By connecting to a server where the match is aired, you avoid blackout issues. Clear your browser cache after switching locations to make sure the change takes effect. Then access your broadcaster’s site or app to start watching.
Viewing on Larger Screens
Live sports often feel better on a big screen. For Android TVs or devices such as Fire TV Stick and Chromecast with Google TV, you can install the VPN app directly from the app store. Devices like Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles generally don’t support VPN apps, so using Smart DNS or mirroring your VPN-enabled device to the TV works best.
Team Lineups and Formation
Coaches
Paraguay: Gustavo AlfaroAustralia: Tony Popovic
Injuries
Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón remains sidelined. Australia has no players currently unavailable due to injury or suspension.
Recent Form
Paraguay recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. They beat Türkiye 1-0 in the World Cup, following a 4-1 loss to the USA. Other results included a 4-0 win over Nicaragua and narrow defeats to Morocco and Greece. In total, they scored six goals while conceding five.
Australia won twice, drew once, and lost twice in their recent five matches. Their latest was a 2-0 defeat against the USA after beating Türkiye by the same score. They also had a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, a loss to Mexico, and a 5-1 win over Curaçao. Australia netted nine goals and allowed just three in those games.
Head-to-Head History
The teams met twice before. On October 9, 2010, Australia edged Paraguay 1-0 in a friendly. The earlier encounter on October 7, 2006, ended 1-1. Australia holds an advantage with one win and one draw in these meetings.
Group D Standings
Currently, Paraguay sits second in the group with Australia close behind in third, setting up a decisive clash in Santa Clara.
Kit Colors and Weather
Paraguay will sport red and white striped jerseys with white shorts and red socks. Their goalkeeper wears light blue. Australia will wear gold shirts trimmed with green, olive green shorts, and white socks. Their goalkeeper’s kit is black. Match officials will wear green.
The weather forecast predicts sunshine and a moderate north-west breeze at kickoff, with temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and humidity at 54%. By the end of the match, temperatures will drop to about 18°C (64°F), and humidity will rise to 60%.
