Paraguay vs Australia LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026
Paraguay and Australia set for first-ever World Cup meeting.
The Paraguay national football team are set to face Australia in a must-win clash for both nations in Group D of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, USA.
Paraguay, returning to the competition after the 2002 campaign, entered after being widely known for their defensive reputation, and were looking to establish themselves as a formidable force in the new campaign.
They started their campaign against the tournament co-hosts, the United States, suffering a 4-1 loss. Paraguay then put together a spectacular defensive performance in their next fixture to secure a monumental 1-0 victory over Turkey, increasing their chances of qualifying for the next stage.
Australia, returning to the competition with hopes of making a strong tournament run, is arriving targeting a strong campaign. They had an excellent start to their campaign, defying all odds to defeat heavyweights Turkey 2-0, displaying their defensive prowess.
The side, however, suffered a defeat against the United States, enduring a 2-0 loss, leaving their knockout hopes hanging by a thread.
Paraguay and Australia are set to battle at the World Cup for the first time, adding to their rich competitive history. In their previous five matchups, Australia won twice, while three matches ended in a draw.
They are placed in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, competing alongside the United States and Turkey. With both nations tied at three points, the winner will secure automatic qualification to the Round of 32, raising the overall stakes of the matchup.
When and where will the Paraguay vs Australia match take place?
The game will start at 7:30 a.m. IST on Friday, 26 June, at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, USA.
Where and how to live stream the Paraguay vs Australia World Cup Match in India?
The Paraguay vs Australia game can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.
Where and how to watch the Paraguay vs Australia game live in the UK?
The game can be viewed live in the UK on ITV4 and streamed live via the ITVX digital platform.
Where and how to watch live in the USA?
The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Fubo, Universo, Peacock Premium, and Telemundo.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.