Socceroos v Paraguay LIVE updates: Irankunda to start, Volpato in as Australia prepare for crucial World Cup clash in Santa Clara; Netherlands up 3-1 against Tunisia as Japan, Sweden locked up at 1-all
It’s a crucial day for the Socceroos, who play Paraguay at 12pm for their final group stage match. A win or a draw will secure them second place in the group and a potentially easier opponent in the round of 32. Follow all the action.
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