Socceroos face Paraguay in historic match marking 133rd anniversary of settlement
Australia's Socceroos faced Paraguay at Levi's Stadium on Friday, marking their first competitive encounter. The match coincides with the 133rd anniversary of the New Australia settlement attempt by Australian immigrants in Paraguay, led by activist William Lane. The settlement, envisioned as a socialist utopia, ultimately failed due to harsh conditions and internal conflicts.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 09:40 UTC
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