World CupSC

Thursday, June 25 · 7:00 PM PT

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Paraguay

FIFA #55

vsGroup D
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Australia

FIFA #24

Socceroos invasion hits Silicon Valley

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Match-day weather

Santa Clara · Thursday, June 25

78°/56°

Warm and sunny

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Historical average

💡 Tip: Late June warmth. 7pm kickoff: first half in full sun, second half in twilight. Hydrate before you head in.

We’ll swap in the live forecast two weeks before kickoff.

The storyline

Why this match matters.

Paraguay vs Australia · 2026 FIFA World Cup · Group D · Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

Australia arrive with one of the largest traveling fan bases in world football — and the Bay Area tech scene has a loud Aussie expat community. Paraguay's physical press meets the Socceroos' discipline in a potential group-decider.

  • 01Australia have reached the Round of 16 in 3 of the last 5 World Cups — they're the quiet giant nobody circles until it's too late.
  • 02Paraguay will defend deep and counter — expect set pieces to decide this one.
  • 03The Aussie expat community in Silicon Valley is huge. Kezar Pub in SF will be a zoo; so will any pub in Mountain View.

Getting tickets

Where to buy.

  • ✓Authorized resale (where seats are now): StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats.
  • ✓FIFA’s primary sale has closed — but every real e-ticket transfers and validates only in the official FIFA app: fifa.com
  • ✓Australia fans snap up supporter sections fast — check early for Bay 117 (behind the north goal).

⚠️ Avoid: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, unverified Telegram sellers. FIFA e-tickets only transfer via the official app.

No ticket? No problem.

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The official FIFA Fan Festival plus dedicated soccer bars across SF, San Jose, and Santa Clara turn match day into a citywide party.

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Where to stay

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Getting here

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At the stadium

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La Albirroja

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Guide for Australia fans

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Match FAQs

Paraguay vs Australia — quick answers.

What time is Paraguay vs Australia at Levi's Stadium?
Paraguay vs Australia kicks off at 7:00 PM PT on Thursday, June 25 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California (Group D · Group Stage).
How do I get to Levi's Stadium for Paraguay vs Australia?
The easiest match-day transit is VTA Light Rail Green Line to the Great America station — a 5-minute walk to the gates. From San Francisco, take Caltrain to Mountain View then transfer to VTA; from the East Bay, BART to Milpitas then VTA. 7pm Thursday kickoff catches traffic. Leave SF by 4pm if driving, 4:30pm if taking Caltrain + VTA.
Where can I buy tickets for Paraguay vs Australia?
FIFA's primary sale has closed, so the practical sources now are the authorized resale marketplaces — StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Australia fans snap up supporter sections fast — check early for Bay 117 (behind the north goal). Every real e-ticket transfers and validates only through the official FIFA app — avoid any seller outside these channels.
Where should I stay for the Paraguay vs Australia match?
Santa Clara is closest — 5–15 minutes to the stadium. San José (15–25 min) has more hotels and nightlife; San Francisco (45–60 min) is best if you want a city-plus-match trip. Book early, as host-city hotels sell out well ahead of the tournament.

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