The Socceroos have never lost to Paraguay and their best hopes of progressing to the World Cup knockouts relies on maintaining that record.
Follow the action as it happens below in the final game of the group stages.
AUSTRALIA V PARAGUAY AT A GLANCE
Live world ranking: Australia 26, Paraguay 37
Coaches: Australia: Tony Popovic, Paraguay: Gustavo Alfaro
Highest ever ranking: Australia 14 (2009), Paraguay 8 (2001)
Lowest ever ranking: Australia 102 (2014), Paraguay 103 (1995)
Head-to-head: Played 5: Australia 2 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses
Best World Cup finish: Australia: R16 (2016, 2022), Paraguay: quarter-finals (2010)
Population: Australia: 28 million, Paraguay: 7 million
WHAT'S ON THE LINE:
* Australia win - Finish second in Group D behind the United States, seal round-of-32 clash in Dallas against Group G runner-up (one of Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand)
* Australia draw - Finish second in Group D behind the United States, seal round-of-32 clash in Dallas against Group G runner-up (one of Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand). Paraguay should progress in third place.
* Australia loss - Finish third in Group D behind the United States and Paraguay, await confirmation of progression as a best third-placed finisher.
PAST MEETINGS:
09/06/2000: 0-0 draw (friendly, Sydney, Australia)
12/06/2000: 0-0 draw (friendly, Brisbane, Australia)
15/06/2000: Australia 2-1 (friendly, Melbourne, Australia)
07/10/2006: 1-1 draw (friendly, Brisbane, Australia)
09/10/2010: Australia 1-0 (friendly, Sydney, Australia)