WORLD CUP | Australia reach last 32 after 0-0 draw with Paraguay in San Francisco

Australia sealed passage to the last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in San Francisco, a result that also left Paraguay close to advancing as one of the best third-placed teams, according to Yahoo Sports. Australia needed a draw to qualify as runners-up, while Paraguay were without suspended Miguel Almiron; Diego Gomez was booked and will miss the first knockout match, and Omar Alderete was forced off after jarring his left knee. Australia are set to face the runners-up from the group featuring Egypt, Iran and Belgium on Friday, 3 July (19:00 BST), while Paraguay, as things stand, will face Group E winners Germany on Monday (21:30).