Australia join USA in World Cup knockout stage, Paraguay made to wait as third-placed team
Australia played out a goalless draw with Paraguay on Thursday but that was enough for the Socceroos to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Paraguay will have to wait and see if they advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Australia advanced as runners-up in Group D and will find out who they will face in the round of 32 when Group G – comprising Egypt, Iran, Belgium and New Zealand – concludes on Friday.
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