Australia’s next World Cup opponent is expected to be the winner of one of the knockout-round pairings, with current reporting pointing to a Round of 32 match after Australia finished second in Group D. The most likely immediate answer from the latest coverage is that the Socceroos are headed into the knockout bracket rather than a group-stage rematch.

What’s known now

Australia has already advanced to the knockout stage, and coverage from today says they are confirmed as Group D runners-up. That means their next opponent depends on the final knockout bracket placement, which is why reports describe multiple possible contenders rather than one fixed team.

Where they play

Reports say Australia is headed to Dallas for its Round of 32 match. That gives a location even before the final opponent is locked in.

Most likely reading

If you mean “who is Australia playing next in this World Cup run,” the answer is: a Round of 32 opponent that will be finalized by the bracket, with current previews listing three main possibilities. If you mean a specific scheduled rival from the group stage, Australia’s last reported group match was against Paraguay. Would you like the exact bracket possibilities and match timing in a quick HTML table?