The Socceroos' World Cup lunchtime clash against Paraguay last Friday saw a spike in workplace no-shows, new data reveals, likely driven in part by a surge in staff calling in sick.Rostering data provided to SBS News by workforce management software company Deputy showed absenteeism rose across the hospitality, retail, and services sectors Hawker said employers hoping to avoid last-minute no-shows during major sporting events such as the World Cup could consider offering incentives, including double-time pay.Research by US human resources technology company UKG estimated the more than five-week tournament could cost global employers US$17 billion ($24.7 billion) in lost productivity, with 37 per cent of workers planning to adjust their schedules because of the World Cup.Following an SBS social media call-out last week, dozens of Australians shared their plans for the Paraguay match, with many revealing they had booked annual leave months in advance.Others said their workplaces had organised pub bookings, and some schools planned to show the game in class, while a few admitted they planned to call in sick.The trend looks set to continue, with the Socceroos taking on Egypt in the Round of 32 at 4am (AEST) on Saturday, which you can watch live and free on SBS or SBS On Demand