Socceroos through to the knockouts as Paraguay match ends in goalless draw — as it happened

Thank you for joining us. We're wrapping up our coverage of the Socceroos 0-0 draw against Paraguay.

The Socceroos' next game is at 4am Saturday 4 July (AEST) in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, when they will face the yet to be determined second-placed team from Group G.

That could be anyone from Egypt, Belgium, Iran or New Zealand.

Egypt play Iran, and New Zealand take on Belgium tomorrow, with both games kicking off at 1pm (AEST).

That's all the World Cup action for today, but there is plenty to watch tomorrow.

• 5am: Norway v France
• 5am: Senegal v Iraq
• 10am: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
• 10am: Uruguay v Spain
• 1pm: Egypt v Iran
• 1pm: New Zealand v Belgium

*All times AEST.

You can watch all of the World Cup live and free on SBS or SBS On Demand.

— Samantha Jonscher

Both sides of politics have rallied around the Socceroos as they enter the knockout round for the third time ever.

Posting to X, Prime Minsiter Anthony Albanese praised the squad.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has joined in and shown he has a good sense of humour throwing back to one of the great memes of Australian political history.

This phrase references a famous 2019 political gaffe by the now leader of the Liberal Party, where his official Facebook page accidentally replied to one of his own posts with the comment: "Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus."

— Samantha Jonscher

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has just spoken while Australian fans belt out chants of "we're going to Dallas" in the background.

"Unbelievable, we're just so proud of everyone involved, the staff, the players, just a wonderful young group of men," he said.

"Now we go to Dallas, and we try to do something special."

Popovic said Australia deserved the result.

"We were very good today, wonderful performance," he said.

He also shouted out the support back home.

"Get up early, please, thanks for the support," he said.

"Trust me — it's greatly appreciated by all the boys and staff and we can't thank you enough."

— Miles Proust

Fullback Jordy Bos told SBS after the game the team was pushing for the win but happy with the result.

"I thought it was good from the boys, and obviously it was a tough game. It was a bit of a hustle towards the end of the game but we got the draw," he said.

"Obviously, we wanted the win, but we still qualified for the next round, so very happy."

Bos performed strongly and made a couple of searching runs on goal from the right flank, but couldn't get the goal, with one shot in particular in the 89th minute curling wide.

"Obviously yeah I did not get the goal but it was a decent performance overall, I think," he said.

Asked about the Australian support, he said: "We appreciated it. We know that we have support here and we've seen videos back home, and we know how everyone is getting around it and supporting us, and we really feel lucky, so we are happy with all of the support and it gets us through it."

Bos usually plays left fullback, but lined up on the right side after an injury to right back Jacob Italiano.

Coach Tony Popovic brought in Aziz Behich to play left back.

— Stephen Birch

Australia ended the match with 47 per cent possession to Paraguay's 41.

The Socceroos had 12 attempts on goal, to Paraguay's seven.

The Australians are stoked, with coach Tony Popovic embracing his players on the sideline. Great result for Australia, this is just the third time they have finished second in their group at a World Cup.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic congratulates midfielder Jackson Irvine (bib), who in turn is shaking hands with midfielder Cristian Volpato. Source: Getty / Dean Mouhtaropoulos

— Miles Proust

Türkiye have shocked pundits by beating the USA in a thrilling game that came down to the wire.

Source: SBS

Sitting on 2-2 heading into extra time, Türkiye scored its third goal in the 98th minute.

— Samantha Jonscher

Australia have finished second in Group D, meaning they will place the runner-up from Group G in Arlington, Texas on 4 July.

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Who could the Socceroos play next in the World Cup knockout rounds?

As it stands, that would be Iran but the final standings won't be known until the final Group G matches tomorrow afternoon.

The other teams in Group G are Egypt, Belgium and New Zealand.

— Miles Proust

The final whistle has blown and it's a 0-0 draw. That's enough for Australia who are through the Round of 32! We finish second in the group behind the USA.

Another chance for Paraguay, after the space opens up just inside the box.

Maruchio takes the shot, but it's poor and saved easily by Beach.

Paraguay have used their remaining subs.

Galarza and Gómez are off and Alonso and Bobadilla on.

Great chance from Australia but again they can't find the back of the net.

Bos beats two defenders on the right flank, carrying into the box and curling the shot but it goes wide.

The board goes up for five minutes of extra time.

We're approaching the end of regular time, it seems the Socceroos are trying to slow the play down.

Bos is collected near the sideline but he's okay.

— Miles Proust

Irvine has just come off for Okon-Engstler while Yengi is on for Irankunda.

Paraguay has also made a sub with Canale coming on for Alderete.

Great chance for Australia with Jordy Bos carrying up the right flank, bringing the ball into the box before cutting in to take the shot.

He can't connect well, and the keeper easily scoops it up.

Irvine blocks a shot by Enciso but he tries again a moment later, putting it wide for a goal kick.

Australia get players behind the ball and hold their defensive shape as Paraguay try another build-up.

The cross into the box is cleared away but Paraguay win possession and go again.

Nice play between Irvine and Bos on the right flank, keeping possession while under pressure from Paraguay.

It goes out for a throw-in, but Australia can't capitalise, and Paraguay win a throw-in.

— Miles Proust

Yellow card for Gómez as he grabs Bos during a challenge.

That's his second yellow during the group stage, meaning he'll miss out the next match if Paraguay qualifies.