Australia Secure Group D Second as Paraguay Sweat It Out

Teen sensation makes Socceroos history in the US

Lucas Herrington has become the youngest Socceroo to start a World Cup match, with an assured debut against Paraguay helping secure a knockout berth.

Anatomy of a deadly right flank: The Bos-Volpato pairing that almost brought Socceroos a winner

The exciting duo dovetailed brilliantly, rotating with sharpness throughout the opening 45 minutes, overlapping and overloading the right flank to repeatedly bamboozled Paraguay’s defence.

Quick hits: Selection shocks shine as kids skip school to watch Socceroos progress

Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of waits. Here are the quick hits from the Socceroos' final group game against Paraguay.

Socceroos advance to knockouts after surviving late Paraguay fright

Celebrations kick off across the country as the Socceroos secure their spot in the round of 32.

Australia secure Group D second as Paraguay sweat it out

Australia booked their place in the World Cup's round of 32 on Thursday with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay that left the South Americans facing a nervous wait to see if they will advance.