Socceroos advance to World Cup knockout stages after defeating Paraguay
Australia is rallying around its Socceroos as they advance to the World Cup knockout stages after defeating Paraguay. Defender Aziz Behich celebrated the hype, highlighting the importance of these moments for football's standing in Australia. The team faces a week-long wait before the 32-team elimination round begins, impacting injured players Mat Leckie and Jacob Italiano.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 22:10 UTC
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