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…
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Inglewood, June 25 (IANS) With qualification already secured and top spot in Group D guaranteed, the United States can approach its final group-stage match against Turkey with freedom and flexibility. Back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia have ensured Mauricio Pochettino’s side will enter the Round of 32 as group winners, making this fixture at Los Angeles Stadium largely a chance to manage resources ahead of the knockout phase.The comfortable position is expected to give Pochettino an o…