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Next Game: Paraguay vs. Australia - Friday, June 26 at 3am in World Cup
Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
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Team News: Paraguay vs. Australia injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the World Cup 2026 Group D clash between Paraguay and Australia.03:00
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Australia lineup vs. Paraguay: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D game as Mathew Leckie injury fears mount
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Australia could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup Group D match against Paraguay.23:27
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Paraguay lineup vs. Australia: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D game after Miguel Almiron red card
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paraguay could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup Group D match against Australia.23:24
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Preview:Paraguay vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Paraguay and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.23:21
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USA vs Australia: Co-hosts prove they can cope without Christian Pulisic in statement win over Socceroos
Find out how USA coped without Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts secured a 2-0 victory over Australia in their World Cup 2026 Group D clash.Jun 19, 22:56
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USA 2-0 Australia: Why Folarin Balogun has taken over from Christian Pulisic after guiding USMNT to 2026 World Cup knockouts
Folarin Balogun stole the show for the USA as they beat Australia 2-0 on Friday to advance into World Cup knockouts, and the future of the national team looks bright.Jun 19, 22:10
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USA 2-0 Australia player ratings: Alex Freeman stars as Mauricio Pochettino masterminds another impressive win
Sports Mole provides player ratings from the USA's win over Australia at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 19, 22:07
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Friday's World Cup predictions and previews including Brazil vs. Haiti
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Friday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including Brazil vs. Haiti.Jun 19, 00:05
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Team News: USA vs. Australia injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between USA and Australia.Jun 18, 20:00
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USA vs. Australia: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between USA and Australia.Jun 18, 08:38
USA vs. Australia: Socceroos aim to prove they are no easy layup for Yanks in World Cup 2026
Sports Mole breaks down the tensions between the USA and Australia ahead of their Group D clash at the World Cup.Jun 17, 19:24
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USA vs. Australia: Head-to-head record and past meetings before World Cup 2026 clash
Ahead of Friday's World Cup clash between USA and Australia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jun 17, 15:26
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Australia lineup vs. USA: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D as Socceroos likely to remain unchanged
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Australia could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group D rivals USA.Jun 17, 13:51
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USA lineup vs. Australia: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D match as Pulisic faces fitness concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how USA could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group D rivals Australia.Jun 17, 13:44
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Preview:USA vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between USA and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 17, 13:32
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Australia 2-0 Turkey: Socceroos tactical masterclass secures crucial World Cup win
Patrick Beach outstanding as Australia stun Turkey to register a 2-0 win in a crucial Group D clash in the 2026 World Cup at BC Place Vancouver.Jun 14, 08:11
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants make 'historic' bid for potential 2026 World Cup star
Barcelona reportedly make a 'historic' bid for Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Herrington.Jun 13, 18:56
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Team News: Australia vs. Turkey injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Australia and Turkey.Jun 13, 05:00
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Saturday's World Cup predictions and previews including Brazil vs. Morocco
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including Brazil against Morocco.Jun 13, 00:05
Australia vs. Turkey: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Australia and Turkey.Jun 12, 17:37
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