FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group D

  • United States
  • Paraguay
  • Australia
  • Turkey

Group D — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Fri Jun 12, 18:00 local — United States vs Paraguay — Group D, Matchday 1 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles)
  2. Sat Jun 13, 21:00 local — Australia vs Turkey — Group D, Matchday 1 — BC Place, Vancouver
  3. Fri Jun 19, 12:00 local — United States vs Australia — Group D, Matchday 2 — Lumen Field, Seattle
  4. Fri Jun 19, 20:00 local — Turkey vs Paraguay — Group D, Matchday 2 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  5. Thu Jun 25, 19:00 local — Turkey vs United States — Group D, Matchday 3 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles)
  6. Thu Jun 25, 19:00 local — Paraguay vs Australia — Group D, Matchday 3 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)

Group D Venues

  • SoFi Stadium (Inglewood)
  • BC Place (Vancouver)
  • Lumen Field (Seattle)
  • Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D features United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group D Squad Profile

Each team in Group D brings something different. The Group D opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group D matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group D Matches

Group D matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group D Knockout Stage Path

Group D winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where United States, Paraguay, and the other Group D teams will meet next.

Group D Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group D could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group D Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group D, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is United States. The most likely runner-up is Paraguay. Australia and Turkey compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group D contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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