Santa Clara, June 27 (IANS) Australia’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 have suffered a major setback after full-back Jacob Italiano and veteran forward Mathew Leckie were ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with injuries.The Socceroos confirmed on Saturday that Italiano had picked up an adductor injury in training, while Leckie suffered a hamstring strain in Australia’s group-stage clash with the United States. Both players missed Australia’s 0-0 draw with Paraguay on…
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Santa Clara, June 25 (IANS) Paraguay and Australia meet in their final Group D fixture with the second place officially up for grabs, though the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 format means both sides could still reach the knockout rounds regardless of the result. With the United States already assured of top spot, the focus shifts to securing the best possible position heading into the Round of 32.A victory for either team would guarantee a runners-up finish, while a draw would keep Australia ahea…