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Australia, Paraguay to meet in final World Cup group match in Santa Clara
By NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The Bay Area will host its second to last World Cup match Thursday evening.
Australia and Paraguay will kick off their Group D match from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara at 7 p.m. The two other teams in Group D – the United States and Türkiye – will play simultaneously in Los Ang...
Key takeaway Australia and Paraguay will kick off their Group D match from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara at 7 p.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The World Cup match between Australia and Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara will have significant implications for local soccer fans. With the US already winning the group, the focus shifts to which team will claim the second spot and potentially advance to the Round of 32. The fact that eight of the 12 third-place finishers will move on to the knockout rounds adds an extra layer of complexity to the competition. For the Bay Area, this match is also a precursor to the US's Round of 32 match on July 1, which will be the final World Cup contest at the stadium. Local businesses and residents can expect an influx of fans and visitors for both matches, bringing economic benefits and a boost to the community's excitement and energy. The outcome of Thursday's match will set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the World Cup's presence in the Bay Area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Bay Area will host its second to last World Cup match Thursday evening.
Australia and Paraguay will kick off their Group D match from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara at 7 p.m. The two other teams in Group D – the United States and Türkiye – will play simultaneously in Los Ang...
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