Group D · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇦🇺 Australia at World Cup 2026
Australia enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay, Turkey. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group D
Confederation
AFC
World Cups
6
Best result
Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
Host nation
No
Australia group-stage fixtures
Australia plays three group-stage matches in Group D. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jun 14 | 00:00 ET | 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Turkey | Group D | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 32 | Jun 19 | 15:00 ET | 🇺🇸 United States vs 🇦🇺 Australia | Group D | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 60 | Jun 25 | 22:00 ET | 🇵🇾 Paraguay vs 🇦🇺 Australia | Group D | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
Group D opponents
Click any team to see their full fixture list and group context.
Australia at the 2026 World Cup
Australia protagonizó una de las buenas campañas de Qatar 2022 al llegar a octavos de final, igualando su mejor resultado histórico. Los "Socceroos" regresan en 2026 buscando dar otro salto competitivo.
In 2026, Australia faces United States, Paraguay, Turkey in the group stage. The top two teams in Group D qualify directly to the Round of 32. Even a third-place finish could be enough if Australia post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does Australia qualify from Group D?
In the 2026 World Cup group stage, teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The maximum from 3 matches is 9 points.
1st or 2nd in Group D
Automatic Round of 32 spot
3rd in Group D with a strong record
Potential Round of 32 spot (if top-8 third)
4th in Group D
Eliminated after group stage
Tiebreakers within the group follow this order: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head points → head-to-head goal difference → disciplinary record → FIFA draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which group is Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Australia is in Group D with United States, Paraguay, Turkey.
When does Australia play its first World Cup 2026 match?
Australia opens the group stage on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 00:00 ET at bcplace.
How can Australia qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams in Group D advance automatically to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, so Australia can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has Australia appeared in?
Australia has appeared in 6 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Round of 16 (2006, 2022).
What is Australia's best World Cup result?
Australia's best result is Round of 16 (2006, 2022).
Is Australia a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
No — Australia qualified through their continental qualifying campaign.
How many matches does Australia play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Australia plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group D opponents: United States, Paraguay, Turkey. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.