Where to watch Australia vs. Paraguay live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Group D match
The FIFA 2026 World Cup has reached a defining stage as the tournament enters its third week.
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Currently sitting second in Group D Australia plays its final match of the group stage in Santa Clara against Paraguay who, like the Socceroos, defeated Turkiye but lost to co-hosts the USA.
Coached by Argentina’s Gustavo Alfaro since 2024, Paraguay is currently 37th in the FIFA rankings — 12 places below Australia.
The two nations have met five times before but this will be their first clash at a major tournament. Paraguay has never beaten Australia and a win or a draw for the Socceroos will guarantee second place and direct passage into the knockout stages.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this crucial Group D clash, including how to watch the match and kickoff times across Australia.
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Socceroos vs. Paraguay live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this World Cup match in Australia:
- TV channel: SBS
- Live stream: SBS On Demand
This match will be broadcast free-to-air on SBS with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
The broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Australia are owned exclusively by SBS who will televise all 104 matches live and free.
Games will be shown across the SBS and SBS Viceland channels, and will also be streamed on SBS On Demand.
What time does Australia vs. Paraguay kick off?
This Group D World Cup clash takes place at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California and kicks off on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. local time.
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Here’s how that time translates across Australia:
Date | Kickoff time | |
AEST | Fri, June 26 | 12 p.m. |
ACST | Fri, June 26 | 11:30 a.m. |
AWST | Fri, June 26 | 10 a.m. |
Upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup fixtures
All AEST.
Friday, June 26
- Curacao vs. Côte d’Ivoire (6 a.m.)
- Ecuador vs. Germany (6 a.m.)
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands (9 a.m.)
- Japan vs. Sweden (9 a.m.)
- Australia vs. Paraguay (12 p.m.)
- USA vs. Turkey (12 p.m.)
Saturday, June 27
- Norway vs. France (5 a.m.)
- Senegal vs. Iraq (5 a.m.)
- Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (10 a.m.)
- Uruguay vs. Spain (10 a.m.)
- New Zealand vs. Belgium (1 p.m.)
- Egypt vs. Iran (1 p.m.)
MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
Socceroos FIFA 2026 World Cup Schedule
Date | Opponent | Location | Time/Result |
Saturday, June 13 | Turkey | Vancouver | Australia 2 def. Turkey 0 |
Friday, June 19 | USA | Seattle | USA 2 def. Australia 0 |
Thursday, 25 June | Paraguay | San Francisco | 12:00 p.m. (Friday, 26 June, AEST) |
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the Final.
When is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
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