FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group D
🇺🇸 🇹🇷 🇦🇺 🇵🇾
United States, Türkiye, Australia, Paraguay. Six matches from June 12, 2026 to June 25, 2026. Top two advance to the Round of 32; the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Matches
6
Top FIFA Rank
#16
Date Range
Jun 12 – Jun 25
Venues
4
Group D Standings
Projected order based on the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Once the group stage opens on June 11, 2026, this table will reflect actual points, goal difference and goals scored from completed matches.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸United States | #16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷Türkiye | #22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺Australia | #27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾Paraguay | #40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 advancement format: Top two from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32. Third-place tiebreakers run in this order: points → goal difference → goals scored → FIFA Fair Play points.
Group D Fixtures
All six Group D matches in chronological order. Click through to any match for kickoff times worldwide, projected lineups and FAQs.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (+1)
United States vs Paraguay
SoFi Stadium · Inglewood (Los Angeles)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 1 · 04:00 UTC (+1)
Australia vs Türkiye
BC Place · Vancouver
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 2 · 03:00 UTC (+1)
Türkiye vs Paraguay
Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
United States vs Australia
Lumen Field · Seattle
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (+1)
Türkiye vs United States
SoFi Stadium · Inglewood (Los Angeles)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (+1)
Paraguay vs Australia
Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Group D Teams
Sorted by Pot. Each team page covers head coach, captain, formation, key players and the team's three Group D fixtures.
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Other Groups at World Cup 2026
Jump to any of the other 11 group hubs for standings, fixtures and team profiles.
Group D FAQs
Who is in Group D at the 2026 World Cup?
Four teams: United States (FIFA #16, Pot 1), Türkiye (FIFA #22, Pot 2), Australia (FIFA #27, Pot 2), Paraguay (FIFA #40, Pot 3). The top two advance to the Round of 32, with eight best-placed third teams across all 12 groups also progressing.
When does Group D play at World Cup 2026?
Group D's 6 matches run from June 12, 2026 to June 25, 2026. The opening match is United States vs Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood.
Who is the favourite to top Group D?
United States (FIFA #16, Pot 1) is the top-ranked side in Group D. Türkiye (FIFA #22, Pot 2) is the most credible second-place threat.
How does the third-placed Group D team advance to the Round of 32?
The 2026 World Cup expanded format awards Round of 32 places to the top two from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the eight best-placed third-finishers across all 12 groups. Tiebreakers run in this order: points, goal difference, goals scored, then FIFA Fair Play points.