Australia Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage, Next Match Details Emerge
Quick Look
- Australia's Socceroos have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with their next do-or-die match scheduled for Saturday, July 4, in Dallas.
- Their opponent will be the second-placed team from Group G, most likely Egypt or Belgium, while Paraguay's qualification status remains uncertain.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Australia has secured its spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Paraguay.
Australia has officially qualified for the knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Socceroos had moments of brilliance in their 0-0 draw against Paraguay, but will have to go one step better when they head to Dallas for their do-or-die match.
When is Australia's next World Cup match?
Australia will play on Saturday, July 4, at 4am (AEST).
The game will be played in Dallas.
Who is Australia playing in its next World Cup match?
Australia will play the second-placed team from Group G.
Right now that could be any one of Egypt, Iran, Belgium or New Zealand.
Egypt currently tops the group with four points, ahead of Iran and Belgium on two, and New Zealand on one.
New Zealand play Belgium and Egypt play Iran, both at 1pm tomorrow (AEST).
At the moment you would suspect Belgium or Egypt are the most likely candidates.
What happens to Paraguay now?
Paraguay isn't fully safe yet, but they are in a strong position.
Paraguay currently sits fourth, and would need five teams to jump them to miss out. Six groups are still to play their games.
Who is still to play in the group stages?
Saturday, June 27
5:00am AEST (4:30am ACST, 3:00am AWST) — Group I: Norway vs France @ Boston Stadium
5:00am AEST (4:30am ACST, 3:00am AWST) — Group I: Senegal vs Iraq @ Toronto Stadium
10:00am AEST (9:30am ACST, 8:00am AWST) — Group H: Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia @ Saudi Arabia
10:00am AEST (9:30am ACST, 8:00am AWST) — Group H: Uruguay vs Spain @ Guadalajara Stadium
1:00pm AEST (12:30pm ACST, 11:00am AWST) — Group G: Egypt vs Iran @ Seattle Stadium
1:00pm AEST (12:30pm ACST, 11:00am AWST) — Group G: New Zealand vs Belgium @ BC Place Vancouver
Sunday, June 28
7:00am AEST (6:30am ACST, 5:00am AWST) — Group L: Panama vs England @ New Jersey Stadium
7:00am AEST (6:30am ACST, 5:00am AWST) — Group L: Croatia vs Ghana @ Philadelphia Stadium
9:30am AEST (9:00am ACST, 7:30am AWST) — Group K: Colombia vs Portugal @ Miami Stadium
9:30am AEST (9:00am ACST, 7:30am AWST) — Group K: Congo DR vs Uzbekistan @ Atlanta Stadium
12:00pm AEST (11:30am ACST, 10:00am AWST) — Group J: Algeria vs Austria @ Kansas City Stadium
12:00pm AEST (11:30am ACST, 10:00am AWST) — Group J: Jordan vs Argentina @ Dallas Stadium
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Australia will play the second-placed team from Group G in their next match.
Very likely · Within days
Belgium or Egypt are the most likely opponents for Australia.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Who will Australia play in its next World Cup match?
- Which teams will qualify from Group G?
- Will Paraguay secure a knockout stage spot?