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World Cup 2026 Group D

Teams: United States · Paraguay · Australia · Türkiye

Group D — All Games

6 games
DateMatchupTime (ET)RoundVenueStatus
Sat, Jun 139:00 PMGroup DSoFi StadiumScheduled
Sun, Jun 1412:00 AMGroup DBC PlaceScheduled
Fri, Jun 193:00 PMGroup DLumen FieldScheduled
Sat, Jun 2011:00 PMGroup DLevi's StadiumScheduled
Fri, Jun 2610:00 PMGroup DTBDScheduled
Fri, Jun 2610:00 PMGroup DLevi's StadiumScheduled

World Cup 2026 Group D — FAQs

Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group D?

Group D contains: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey. Each team plays the other three in a round-robin format — 6 games total, 2 per matchday across Matchdays 1–3.

What is the Group D schedule for the 2026 World Cup?

Group D games span Matchday 1 (Jun 11–17), Matchday 2 (Jun 18–23), and Matchday 3 (Jun 24–27). The two Matchday 3 games kick off simultaneously within the group.

When does USA play in the 2026 World Cup?

USA plays three group games across Matchdays 1, 2, and 3 in Group D. Exact kickoff dates, times (ET), and venues are in the schedule table on this page.

Does USA play Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. USA and Paraguay meet in the 2026 World Cup group stage as part of Group D. Check the Group D schedule for the exact date, kickoff time, and venue.

Does USA play Australia in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. USA and Australia meet in the 2026 World Cup group stage as part of Group D. Check the Group D schedule for the exact date, kickoff time, and venue.

Does USA play Turkey in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. USA and Turkey meet in the 2026 World Cup group stage as part of Group D. Check the Group D schedule for the exact date, kickoff time, and venue.

Who is the favorite to win Group D?

USA enters Group D as the highest-ranked team by FIFA ranking and is the typical favorite to win the group. However, the compact three-game format means any result is possible — World Cup upsets are a tournament staple.

How many teams advance from Group D?

The top two teams from Group D advance automatically to the Round of 32. If Group D's third-place team ranks among the 8 best third-place records across all 12 groups, they also advance.

What happens to the third-place team in Group D?

Third place in Group D is not an automatic elimination. If their points, goal difference, and goals scored rank them among the 8 best third-place finishers across all 12 groups, they still advance to the Round of 32.

What channel are Group D games on?

In the USA, Group D games air on Fox, FS1, or FS2 (English) and Telemundo or Universo (Spanish). High-profile Group D matchups — especially those featuring USA or Paraguay — will air on the Fox broadcast network.

When is the final Matchday 3 game in Group D?

Group D's Matchday 3 games take place June 24–27, 2026, with both matches kicking off simultaneously. This prevents any team from having an unfair informational advantage in the decisive round.

What are the Group D standings?

Group D standings update in real time on the Standings and Group Stage Table pages as results come in during the group stage.