World Cup 2026: Socceroos Receive 'Fire' from Home before Clash with Paraguay

According to a VNA correspondent in Sydney, a large crowd of fans gathered from early morning to watch the match broadcast live on two big screens at Tumbalong Park, even though the game wouldn't kick off until noon local time. After a 2-0 win over Turkey and a 0-2 loss to hosts the United States in the previous two matches, Australian supporters are hoping the Socceroos will quickly return to winning ways against Paraguay.

Speaking to the VNA correspondent before the match, Thomas, an Australian fan, predicted the Socceroos would beat Paraguay 2-1. He believes the Australian team showed many positive signs in the victory over Turkey and only needs to improve their finishing to defeat the opponent.

Meanwhile, another fan named Noah said the loss to the United States was a necessary lesson for the players to learn from. He is confident that the team will perform better in terms of form and style against Paraguay.

On the other side, although he considers Australia a strong opponent, Juan, a Paraguay fan, still has full faith in his team. He said: "Paraguay is in good form and we are very confident. Australia is a strong rival, but I believe Paraguay can win, or at least draw. In football, you can't predict anything. Surprises are always part of the beauty of the beautiful game."

For Carlos, another Paraguay supporter, the most meaningful thing is to cheer for the team together with the Paraguayan community in Sydney. He hopes his team will take all three points, and also looks forward to both sides delivering an exciting match with great plays, technical football, and high sportsmanship for the fans.

Whether supporting Australia or Paraguay, fans are all hoping for a thrilling and emotional match between two teams determined to make their mark in this year's tournament. For them, the World Cup is not just a race for victory, but also a place where belief, passion, and love for football are ignited in every game.