Australia control their own World Cup destiny against Paraguay

Your World Cup fate: win or draw, you're through

It's simple. Beat Paraguay or draw, and Australia advance to the knockout stage. USA have already won Group D, Turkey are already eliminated. The Socceroos control their own destiny at Levi's Stadium on Thursday. Source (2) puts it plainly: a draw secures second place.

Popovic: 'It's a wonderful challenge'

Tony Popovic kept it direct on the eve of the match. "It's a wonderful challenge, it's what we're here for," he said (2). He also made clear the squad knows the stakes: "We know it's in our hands, and we know what a win does for us tomorrow" (2). No drama, no deflection.

USA face Turkey in the dead rubber

USA have already locked up top spot in Group D. Turkey are out. Their Thursday evening match changes nothing for you. The only score that matters is in Santa Clara (3).