Group D · FIFA World Cup 2026
🇺🇸 United States at World Cup 2026
United States enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, Turkey. Here is everything you need: the full fixture schedule, group opponents and team background.
Group
Group D
Confederation
CONCACAF
World Cups
12
Best result
Third place (1930)
Host nation
Yes
United States group-stage fixtures
United States plays three group-stage matches in Group D. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Time | Fixture | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jun 12 | 21:00 ET | 🇺🇸 United States vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Group D | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 32 | Jun 19 | 15:00 ET | 🇺🇸 United States vs 🇦🇺 Australia | Group D | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 59 | Jun 25 | 22:00 ET | 🇹🇷 Turkey vs 🇺🇸 United States | Group D | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
Group D opponents
Click any team to see their full fixture list and group context.
United States at the 2026 World Cup
Estados Unidos albergará la Copa del Mundo masculina por segunda vez en su historia tras 1994, ahora como coanfitrión junto a México y Canadá. En casa, la USMNT buscará superar su actuación de cuartos de final de 2002.
In 2026, United States faces Paraguay, Australia, 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 United States post strong results — the eight best third-place records across all 12 groups also advance.
How does United States 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 United States in at the 2026 World Cup?
United States is in Group D with Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.
When does United States play its first World Cup 2026 match?
United States opens the group stage on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 21:00 ET at sofi.
How can United States 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 United States can qualify even without finishing first or second — but that depends on results across all groups.
How many World Cups has United States appeared in?
United States has appeared in 12 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Third place (1930).
What is United States's best World Cup result?
United States's best result is Third place (1930).
Is United States a host nation at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes — United States is one of the three co-host nations of the 2026 World Cup. As a host, they received automatic qualification and may play some or all of their matches in front of home support.
How many matches does United States play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
United States plays exactly three group-stage matches — one against each of their Group D opponents: Paraguay, Australia, Turkey. If they qualify, they play additional knockout-round matches starting with the Round of 32.