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Group D – FIFA World Cup 2026

Group Stage

Group D puts co-host United States in a difficult section with Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of the Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Turkiye European play-off path still listed as TBD. Stream all six Group D matches live in HD and 4K with WatchWorldCup26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Group D contains the United States, Paraguay, Australia, and one team still officially listed as TBD. That unresolved place belongs to the winner of the European play-off path featuring Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia, and Turkiye.

Group D begins on June 12, 2026 with United States vs Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. The section concludes on June 25, 2026 when TBD vs United States and Paraguay vs Australia kick off simultaneously to decide the final standings.

FIFA's published schedule ties Group D's open slot to the Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia, Turkiye European play-off path. The eventual winner of that route will face Australia on June 13, Paraguay on June 19, and the United States on June 25.

The United States have the host advantage, the cleanest travel schedule in the group, and the highest athletic ceiling among the confirmed teams. Playing twice in Los Angeles and once in Seattle gives them a strong environmental edge, but Paraguay and Australia are disciplined enough to keep the race tight.

Yes. In the 48-team World Cup format, the top two teams in each group qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and several of the best third-placed teams also advance. That means goal difference, goals scored, and discipline could matter in Group D.

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TeamFIFA RankingConfederationWorld Cup AppearancesBest World Cup FinishQualifying Path
United States15CONCACAF113rd Place (1930)Automatic (Host)
Australia27AFC7Round of 16 (2006, 2022)AFC Qualifying
Paraguay40CONMEBOL9Quarter-finals (2010)CONMEBOL Qualifying
TBDTBDUEFATBDTBDEuropean play-off (Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Turkiye path)
United States
Host Nation In The Group
United States (15th)
Highest-Ranked Confirmed Team
Australia (Round of 16, 2022)
Most Recent Knockout Appearance
Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Turkiye path
Wildcard Slot
Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area
Group Match Cities
June 12, 13, 19 and 25
Matchdays