Group D World Cup 2026: Final Standings, Results & Who Qualified
Group D World Cup 2026 is settled. Co-hosts the United States won the group, Australia took second, and both reached the round of 32. Paraguay finished third and wait on a best third-placed spot, while Türkiye went out. The group ran June 12 to 25 across the Pacific coast.
Here is the bottom line. The USA topped Group D on six points, even after a 3-2 loss to Türkiye on the final day. Australia drew 0-0 with Paraguay to take second on goal difference. Paraguay finished third on four points, and Türkiye ended bottom.
Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoffs, live standings, results, the group verdict, and how to watch every Group D game in the US.
Group D World Cup 2026 Teams
Four teams made up Group D. The United States headlined as co-hosts, Türkiye returned after a 24-year absence, and Australia and Paraguay completed the group. Here is how they lined up by FIFA world ranking (June 2026).
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
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| 🇺🇸 United States | CONCACAF | 14 | Automatic (co-host) | Third place (1930) |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | UEFA | 22 | European play-offs | Third place (2002) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AFC | 26 | Asian qualifying | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | CONMEBOL | 39 | South American qualifying | Quarter-finals (2010) |
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Group D World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group D played six matches across two weeks, ending with two simultaneous games on June 25. The top two teams advanced, with the best third-placed sides also in the round-of-32 mix.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
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| Fri, June 12 | USA 4-1 Paraguay | 9:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Sat, June 13 | Australia 2-0 Türkiye | 12:00 a.m. (Jun 14 ET) | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Fri, June 19 | USA 2-0 Australia | 3:00 p.m. | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Fri, June 19 | Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay | 11:00 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Thu, June 25 | Türkiye 3-2 USA | 10:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, June 25 | Paraguay 0-0 Australia | 10:00 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Every Group D venue was in the Pacific time zone, so East Coast fans got afternoon and late-night kickoffs. The USA played in Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) and Seattle (Lumen Field); Australia vs Türkiye was the group’s only game in Canada, at BC Place in Vancouver.
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World Cup 2026 Group D Standings
The standings below update live as results come in. Final standings: the United States won Group D on six points and reached the round of 32, top despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye on the final day. Australia took second on four points and a goal-difference edge. Paraguay finished third on four and wait on the best third-placed rankings, while Türkiye ended bottom on three. The top two advance, with the best third-placed teams also reaching the round of 32.
FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026. If teams finish level on points, head-to-head results now come first. The order is head-to-head points, then head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If teams are still level, FIFA uses overall goal difference, then overall goals scored, then the fair play record, and finally the FIFA ranking.
Group D Results
The USA opened with a statement 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Damián Bobadilla turned into his own net early, Folarin Balogun struck twice in the first half, and Giovanni Reyna curled in a late fourth. Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver through Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
On matchday 2, the USA edged Australia 2-0 at Lumen Field, a Cameron Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header sealing top spot. Hours later, Matías Galarza scored after just 64 seconds, the fastest goal of the tournament, as Paraguay beat Türkiye 1-0 in Santa Clara.
On June 25, Türkiye beat the USA 3-2 in Los Angeles, but the Americans had already won the group. Paraguay and Australia drew 0-0 in Santa Clara, a result that sent Australia through in second and left Paraguay third, waiting on a best third-placed spot. Türkiye finished bottom and went out.
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| 1 | USA | 2–0 | 4–1 | |||
| 2 | Australia | 2–0 | ||||
| 3 | Paraguay | 0–0 | ||||
| 4 | Türkiye | 3–2 | 0–1 |
How to Watch Group D World Cup 2026 in the US
You had clear options in both English and Spanish. In English, games aired on FOX and FS1, with select matches streaming free on the Tubi app. In Spanish, they aired on Telemundo and Universo, or streamed on Peacock.
The group stage is done. The United States and Australia reached the round of 32, with Paraguay hoping to join them among the best third-placed teams. Their knockout dates and opponents follow next.
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Who Won Group D?
The United States won Group D. The co-hosts, ranked 14th and playing every match on home soil, beat Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0 to seal top spot early, then rested players in a 3-2 loss to Türkiye. Home crowds in Los Angeles and Seattle made the difference for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Australia reached the round of 32 in second after a goalless draw with Paraguay. Paraguay finished third on four points and must wait on the best third-placed rankings. Türkiye won on the final day but finished bottom and went out.
FAQ About Group D World Cup 2026
Who won Group D at the 2026 World Cup?
The United States won Group D on six points and reached the round of 32, topping the group even after a 3-2 loss to Türkiye on the final day. Australia finished second on four points, Paraguay third on four, and Türkiye bottom on three.
Which Group D teams qualified for the round of 32?
The United States qualified as group winners and Australia as runners-up. Paraguay finished third on four points and await the best third-placed rankings, while Türkiye were eliminated despite beating the USA on the final day.
When did Türkiye last play at a World Cup?
Türkiye last played at a World Cup in 2002, when they finished third, their best ever result. The 2026 finals ended a 24-year absence. They reached 2026 through the European play-offs and beat the USA 3-2 on the final day, but still finished bottom of Group D and went out.
When did the USA and Paraguay last meet at a World Cup?
Before 2026, their only World Cup meeting was in 1930, when the United States won 3-0 at the very first World Cup. They met again on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, and the USA won 4-1. It was a one-sided rematch almost a century later.
Why did the USA finish top of Group D despite losing?
The United States had already secured first place with wins over Paraguay and Australia, reaching six points with a game to spare. Their 3-2 loss to Türkiye on the final day did not change top spot, as no other team could overtake their points total.
What channel is Group D on in the US?
In English, Group D matches air on FOX and FS1. Select games stream free on Tubi. In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo, or stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Group D World Cup 2026 belongs to the United States, who won the group and reached the round of 32, with Australia joining them in second. Paraguay wait on a best third-placed spot, while Türkiye went out. Bookmark this page for live standings and results, and follow the qualifiers in the knockouts on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Peacock.
