Where to watch Australia v Paraguay at live sites — and what weather to expect

Here's where you can find some of the most feverish football fan sites.

Federation Square in Melbourne is one of a number of Socceroos live sites across Australia. Source: AAP / Con Chronis

The Socceroos' World Cup campaign continues on Friday when Australia faces Paraguay in San Francisco.

For fans who've managed to snare the day off, the midday (AEST) clash will be shown at public live sites across Australia, as well as live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Socceroos live sites across Australia

If watching at home isn't your thing, cities across Australia are turning public spaces and stadiums into giant viewing parties.

• All the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage on our World Cup page
• How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on SBS
• Watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at our On Demand hub
• When the Socceroos matches start

Melbourne

• Federation Square
• Docklands Stadium
• Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
• Broadmeadows Town Hall

Sydney

• Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
• Cathy Freeman Park, Olympic Park
• Parramatta Square
• Blacktown Football Park
• Cirillo Reserve, Middleton Grange
• Civic Square, Merrylands
• North Bondi Park — Ramsgate Avenue

Brisbane

• South Bank Cultural Forecourt

Adelaide

• The Drive

Perth

• Northbridge Piazza

ACT

• University of Canberra Refectory

If you can't catch the match at one of the live screenings, here is how to stream every Socceroos match live and free on SBS On Demand.

What will the weather be like at live site locations?

Melbourne

Min: 7C Max: 14C

Cloudy, slight chance of showers, light winds.

Sydney

Min: 12C Max: 17C

Partly cloudy, high chance of showers, light winds.

Brisbane

Min: 13C Max: 20C

Partly cloudy, high chance of showers, light winds.

Adelaide

Min: 8C Max: 16C

Partly cloudy, light winds.

Perth

Min: 9C Max: 18C

Cloudy, very high chance of showers.

ACT

Min: 3C Max: 14C

Partly cloudy, lights winds.

Paraguay v Australia

When: Friday 26 June

Kick-off: 12pm (AEST)

Don't miss our final match of the group stage, where the Socceroos take on Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Since starting in 2024, Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro has transformed his side into a tough team to beat during qualification. Their World Cup qualification was celebrated with a national public holiday.

Watch Australia take on Paraguay here: FIFA World Cup 2026™ | Stream Australia V Paraguay Free on SBS On Demand 

You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

Create your SBS On Demand account to get match ready.

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