Paraguay vs. Australia: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of 2026 World Cup clash

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 6

Paraguay wins: 0

Draws: 4

Australia wins: 2

Given the distance between the two countries, meetings have been relatively rare, with all previous encounters coming in friendly fixtures.

The pair have met five times in total, with Australia holding the upper hand, having won twice and avoided defeat in the remaining three games.

Both nations' first meetings came in a three-game series in June 2000, played over the space of a week, with the opening two ending goalless before Australia edged the third clash 2-1.

The next encounter arrived in October 2006 in Brisbane, finishing 1-1, with Tony Popovic's 88th-minute header cancelled out by Michael Beauchamp's own goal in stoppage time.

The most recent meeting between the pair took place during the 2026 World Cup, which ended goalless.

Previous meetings

27 Jun 2026: Paraguay 0-0 Australia (World Cup)

09 Oct 2010: Australia 1-0 Paraguay (international friendly)

07 Oct 2006: Australia 1-1 Paraguay (international friendly)

15 Jun 2000: Australia 2-1 Paraguay (international friendly)

12 Jun 2000: Australia 0-0 Paraguay (international friendly)

09 Jun 2000: Australia 0-0 Paraguay (international friendly)

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