The big day has arrived
Good morning folks,
It's the big day — the do-or-die clash between the Socceroos and Paraguay.
They'll be looking to bounce back after their defeat to the USA, but what exactly do they need?
A draw against La Albirroja would be enough to guarantee their place in the round of 32. Even with another loss, they would still likely progress — but almost certainly into a much tougher match-up.
Fortunately, my colleague and resident football expert Miles Proust has written up a preview of the match that will help bring you up to speed. You can find that here.
Well be live blogging from around 10.30am AEST, and you'll also be able to watch the match live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand.
In the meantime, if you're new to the Socceroos, the World Cup, or simply want to brush up, we've got some helpful guides to get you ready for kick-off:
- How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on SBS
- Who is Socceroos coach Tony Popovic?
- Socceroos' World Cup live sites across Australia
- Everything to know about the Socceroos
- Football 101 explainer
- All the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage on our World Cup page
- Watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at our On Demand hub
- When the Socceroos matches start
Looking forward to having you with us!
— David Aidone
