Paraguay vs Australia

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Andres Cubas

ParaguayHome

Foul Committed (1+)

8/10

Andres Cubas is a midfield bulldog: he hounds the carrier and gives no breathing room. That snarling way of defending almost always sees him commit at least one foul in the game.

Foul Committed (2+)

5/10

When Australia try to move the ball, Cubas keeps harrying the carriers for the full game. In that relentless pressing, he's likely to rack up more than one foul.

Yellow Card

3/10

With his intense and at times rough way of challenging, Cubas often ends up in the referee's sights. A foul to break up an Australian counter could easily turn into a booking.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Matias Galarza Fonda

ParaguayHome

Foul Committed (1+)

7/10

Matias Galarza Fonda brings intensity to his defensive work too, often doubling up on the left side. When he challenges the Australian wide men, a foul from him in the game is a frequent outcome.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Diego Gomez

ParaguayHome

Foul Committed (1+)

6/10

Diego Gomez starts on the right but charges back to cover when Paraguay lose the ball. In those firm recovery runs, he often ends up stopping his opponent with a foul.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Julio Enciso

ParaguayHome

Tackle (1+)

6/10

Julio Enciso doesn't just play up top: when Paraguay defend, he tracks back to help in the press. In that work, he can find himself putting in at least one tackle.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Jacob Italiano

AustraliaAway

Tackle (1+)

6/10

Jacob Italiano covers the left flank and has to deal with the liveliness of Paraguay's wide men. In those repeated duels out wide, at least one tackle from him is likely.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Connor Metcalfe

AustraliaAway

Shot (1+)

5/10

Connor Metcalfe attacks from the right and times his runs to get into shooting positions. When Australia manage to build, at least one effort from him at goal is a plausible idea.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Jason Geria

AustraliaAway

Tackle (1+)

5/10

Jason Geria guards Australia's right flank with a watchful edge and is happy to take on the physical duel. Against Paraguay's thrust, at least one tackle from him is a natural outcome.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Paul Okon-Engstler

AustraliaAway

Foul Committed (1+)

5/10

Paul Okon-Engstler acts as the shield in front of Australia's defence and closes down the carrier decisively. In that screening work, he sometimes loses the timing of his challenge and ends up giving away a foul.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Paraguay

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Home

Matias Galarza Fonda

Julio Enciso

Diego Gomez

LCM

Andres Cubas

RCM

LCB

RCB

Australia

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Away

Connor Metcalfe

LCM

Paul Okon-Engstler

RCM

Jacob Italiano

LCB

RCB

Jason Geria

Paraguay vs Australia

Before evaluating player picks, confirm the player is starting or expected to start. Always wait for the final official lineup.

Andres Cubas

ParaguayHome

Foul Committed (1+)

8/10

Andres Cubas is a midfield bulldog: he hounds the carrier and gives no breathing room. That snarling way of defending almost always sees him commit at least one foul in the game.

Foul Committed (2+)

5/10

When Australia try to move the ball, Cubas keeps harrying the carriers for the full game. In that relentless pressing, he's likely to rack up more than one foul.

Yellow Card

3/10

With his intense and at times rough way of challenging, Cubas often ends up in the referee's sights. A foul to break up an Australian counter could easily turn into a booking.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Matias Galarza Fonda

ParaguayHome

Foul Committed (1+)

7/10

Matias Galarza Fonda brings intensity to his defensive work too, often doubling up on the left side. When he challenges the Australian wide men, a foul from him in the game is a frequent outcome.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Diego Gomez

ParaguayHome

Foul Committed (1+)

6/10

Diego Gomez starts on the right but charges back to cover when Paraguay lose the ball. In those firm recovery runs, he often ends up stopping his opponent with a foul.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Julio Enciso

ParaguayHome

Tackle (1+)

6/10

Julio Enciso doesn't just play up top: when Paraguay defend, he tracks back to help in the press. In that work, he can find himself putting in at least one tackle.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Jacob Italiano

AustraliaAway

Tackle (1+)

6/10

Jacob Italiano covers the left flank and has to deal with the liveliness of Paraguay's wide men. In those repeated duels out wide, at least one tackle from him is likely.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Connor Metcalfe

AustraliaAway

Shot (1+)

5/10

Connor Metcalfe attacks from the right and times his runs to get into shooting positions. When Australia manage to build, at least one effort from him at goal is a plausible idea.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Jason Geria

AustraliaAway

Tackle (1+)

5/10

Jason Geria guards Australia's right flank with a watchful edge and is happy to take on the physical duel. Against Paraguay's thrust, at least one tackle from him is a natural outcome.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Paul Okon-Engstler

AustraliaAway

Foul Committed (1+)

5/10

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Paraguay

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Home

Matias Galarza Fonda

Julio Enciso

Diego Gomez

LCM

Andres Cubas

RCM

LCB

RCB

Australia

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Away

Connor Metcalfe

LCM

Paul Okon-Engstler

RCM

Jacob Italiano

LCB

RCB

Jason Geria

Team Notes

Analyst

Jun 26

Paraguay vs Australia, a playoff for the knockouts in Group D The final day of Group D at the 2026 World Cup turns Paraguay vs Australia into a genuine playoff for second place, behind an already-qualified, top-of-the-group USA. Both are on three points: Paraguay lost 4-1 to the United States in the opener, only to bounce back by beating Turkey 1-0; Australia, by contrast, surprised Turkey 2-0 before losing 2-0 to the USA. The goal difference favours the Oceanians, which means Paraguay need a win while a draw can be enough for Australia. The tip under review concerns a game that stays under four goals, a reading consistent with two cautious sides and the tension typical of a win-or-bust clash. Two solid, low-scoring sides Paraguay are a physical, organised side who make compactness their strength: few goals, but a good capacity to suffer. Australia have shown the same DNA, built on discipline, competitiveness and cutting edge in the key moments, as in the win over Turkey. Neither likes to open up, and the stakes invite caution: Paraguay will have to push, but with the wariness of a side that knows one opposition strike could cost qualification. Australia, able to manage a draw, will be even more guarded. The lineups are to be confirmed close to kick-off. A rare meeting Paraguay and Australia have no tradition of head-to-heads, and the rare precedents offer no reliable guidance. What matters is the present and the huge stakes, which tend to lower the tempo and heighten caution. The verdict: a tense, low-scoring game The contained-goals line rests on the defensive profile of the two sides and on the context: a playoff in which a mistake weighs more than a flourish, where both tend to cover. Paraguay must win, but they will do so fearing to overextend, while Australia will have every interest in conceding no space. I'd put the chance of staying under four goals around 68%. The main risk is a game that breaks early, forcing the trailing side to pour forward and opening the match late. On balance, though, the most likely script remains a tight, nervy contest, which is why the confidence here is medium.

Notes are written in the team's original language. If you use the translation feature, we recommend verifying the information independently.

Paraguay vs Australia

Paraguay vs Australia

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