Australia have secured their place in the last 32 of the tournament after a goalless draw with Paraguay in San Francisco, a result that also leaves Paraguay on the verge of advancing from Group D.

The match, played out in San Francisco, was far from a spectacle — a tightly contested, uneventful affair that nonetheless delivered the outcome both sides needed. Australia confirmed their progression, while Paraguay remain on the brink of joining them in the knockout rounds.

Neither team was able to break the deadlock across 90 minutes, but with both nations benefiting from the stalemate, there was little urgency to push for a winner. The 0-0 scoreline reflected the cautious, pragmatic approach adopted by each side.

Australia's qualification is now officially secured, and barring a dramatic reversal of fortunes elsewhere in the group, Paraguay are almost certain to follow them into the round of 32.