Co-hosts USA face Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye in Group D at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's a primer for following along — especially if you're heading to one of the Group D matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
USA (United States)
12 World Cup appearances (1930 through 2026), with knockout-round results in four of their last six finals appearances. Automatic qualification as co-host was confirmed in February 2023. Pochettino's squad is young and talent-stacked: Pulisic, McKennie, Adams, Tillman, Balogun, Pepi.
Australia (Socceroos)
Seven World Cup appearances (six in the modern AFC era plus 1974). Reached the Round of 16 in 2022. Will rely on a defensively organised, transition-heavy approach.
Paraguay (La Albirroja)
Back at the global finals for the first time since 2010. Sixth-place finish in CONMEBOL qualifying with eye-catching wins. Talented squad led by Enciso and coached by Gustavo Alfaro.
Türkiye
Returns after a long absence, capable of producing big-game results. A dark-horse pick to upset the group.
Fixtures (US matches)
- USA v Paraguay — Friday June 12, 9:00 p.m. ET, Los Angeles Stadium
- USA v Australia — Friday June 19, 3:00 p.m. ET
- Türkiye v USA — Thursday June 25, 10:00 p.m. ET
What's next
Group winners advance to the Round of 32; second-place finishers do too in the expanded 48-team format. Cosm Atlanta is showing every Group D match for USA in Shared Reality — see the events listings.