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Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance
By Josh Dubow, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.The expanded tournament to 48 teams that provides a spot in the knockout round for eight of...
Key takeaway “We tried to win the game," Australia coach Tony Popovic said.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The fact that Australia will play in the round of 32 on July 3 in Arlington, Texas, brings local interest to this international soccer match. As the Socceroos prepare to face the second-place finisher from Group G, fans in the Houston area, including those in Tomball , will have the opportunity to watch a World Cup match relatively close to home. The match's location in Arlington, within the larger Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, is still within driving distance for many in the Houston area, making it a potential destination for local soccer enthusiasts. The World Cup's presence in Texas will undoubtedly generate excitement among local fans, and Australia's advancement to the knockout round adds to the anticipation for their upcoming match. With the Socceroos' history of competing in the World Cup, including losses in the round of 16 in 2006 and 2022, their performance in Arlington will be closely watched by soccer fans in Tomball and throughout the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.The expanded tournament to 48 teams that provides a spot in the knockout round for eight of...
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