History beckons for the Socceroos — here's everything you need to know

The Socceroos face Paraguay today in a crucial World Cup match, aiming to qualify for the knockout stages for the third time in their history. Following a loss to the United States, Australia must secure a win or a draw to guarantee progression.

Australia currently sits second in Group D with one win and one loss. They previously defeated Türkiye 2-0 before their 0-2 loss to the US. Paraguay, ranked 37th in the world, is the lowest-ranked team in the group. Australia is ranked 26th, Türkiye 32nd, and the US 14th.

The match kicks off at 12pm (AEST) at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Live viewing sites will be available in all Australian capital cities. If Australia finishes third, they could face the winner of Group E, I, or K. A second-place finish would pit them against the runner-up of Group G, which remains open among Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand.

Paraguay will be without key midfielder Miguel Almirón, who was sent off in their previous game. ABC Sport will provide live coverage and analysis of the match, with extensive tournament coverage also available on SBS and SBS On Demand.