Group D World Cup 2026 features co-host United States, Türkiye, Australia, and Paraguay. The group runs June 12 to 25. The USA opens against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Here is the bottom line. This is one of the most balanced groups in the tournament. No team ranks inside the world’s top 15. The USA, Türkiye, and Australia all carry real hopes of advancing, with Paraguay in the mix too.
Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoff times, live standings, and results. You also see how to watch every Group D game in the US.
Group D World Cup 2026 Teams
Four teams make up Group D. The United States headline as co-host. Türkiye return after a long absence. Australia and Paraguay round out the group.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
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| United States | CONCACAF | 16 | Automatic (co-host) | Third place (1930) |
| Türkiye | UEFA | 22 | European play-offs | Third place (2002) |
| Australia | AFC | 27 | Asian qualifying | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| Paraguay | CONMEBOL | 40 | South American qualifying | Quarter-finals (2010) |
FIFA rankings reflect the April 2026 list. The next update lands June 9.
You can see the full roster for each nation here:
- USA World Cup squad 2026
- Türkiye World Cup squad 2026
- Australia World Cup squad 2026
- Paraguay World Cup squad 2026
Group D World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group D plays six matches across two weeks. The USA vs Paraguay opener leads the group. The final two matches kick off together on June 25.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
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| Fri, June 12 | USA vs Paraguay | 9:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Sat, June 13 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12:00 a.m. (Jun 14 ET) | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Fri, June 19 | USA vs Australia | 3:00 p.m. | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Fri, June 19 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 12:00 a.m. (Jun 20 ET) | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Thu, June 25 | Türkiye vs USA | 10:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, June 25 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10:00 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Most Group D matches are played on the West Coast. The USA hosts its games at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Lumen Field in Seattle. Australia vs Türkiye is the only Group D match in Canada, at BC Place in Vancouver. Two matches start at midnight ET, since they kick off at 9 p.m. Pacific.
Want the full picture? See the complete World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
World Cup 2026 Group D Standings
The standings below update live as results come in. The top two teams advance, plus the best third-placed team can reach the round of 32.
- Possible qualification (best 8 third-placed teams advance)
- Eliminated from tournament
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
Group D results post here after each match.
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| 4 | USA |
[Recap paragraphs added per match as games finish. Pattern: who won, the score in words, and what it meant for the group.]
How to Watch Group D World Cup 2026 in the US
You have clear options in both English and Spanish.
In English, watch on FOX and FS1. Select matches also stream free on the Tubi app.
In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo. You can stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Ready to watch? See our full World Cup 2026 live stream guide for every viewing option.
Who Will Win Group D?
Group D is wide open. Co-host United States ranks highest at 16th and plays every group game at home, which makes them slight favorites. Home crowds in Los Angeles and Seattle should help.
Türkiye return to the World Cup with talent and ambition. Australia are battle-tested and reached the knockout round in 2022. Paraguay can trouble anyone on their day.
Forecasts lean toward the USA and one of Türkiye or Australia advancing. This group, though, could break several ways.
FAQ About Group D World Cup 2026
Where do the Group D winner and runner-up play in the round of 32?
The Group D winner plays a third-placed team at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1. The Group D runner-up faces the Group G runner-up at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on July 3. Both are round of 32 matches, the first knockout round of the 48-team tournament.
Is Group D the group of death at the 2026 World Cup?
No. Group D is one of the most balanced groups instead. None of the four teams ranks inside the world’s top 15. Co-host United States, Türkiye, and Australia are closely matched, with Paraguay also capable. A group of death needs several elite sides, so this group is open rather than brutal.
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 end a 24-year absence from the tournament. Türkiye reached 2026 through the European play-offs, beating Romania and then Kosovo in March 2026.
When did the USA and Paraguay last meet at a World Cup?
They last met at a World Cup in 1930, when the United States won 3-0 in the group stage of the very first World Cup. That is their only previous World Cup meeting. The June 12 opener in Los Angeles is a rematch almost a century later.
Why do two Group D matches start at midnight Eastern Time?
Because they kick off at 9 p.m. Pacific Time on the West Coast, which is midnight Eastern Time. Australia vs Türkiye in Vancouver and Türkiye vs Paraguay in the San Francisco Bay Area both fall in that late slot. East Coast viewers should plan for a start past midnight, technically the next day.
Where does the USA play its Group D matches?
The USA plays all three group games in the United States. They face Paraguay and Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle. None of the host nation’s group matches are held in Canada or Mexico.
Group D World Cup 2026 is the host nation’s group and one of the most open in the tournament. The USA opens against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles. Bookmark this page for live standings and results, and catch the action on FOX and FS1.
