Group D · Match 31 · Jun 19, 2026
United States VS Australia
- Stage
- Group D
- Date
- Capacity
- 69K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Fri, Jun 19, 3:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jun 19, 12:00 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00 PM
London (UK)
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
The teams
FIFA rank#16
CoachMauricio Pochettino
CaptainTyler Adams / Christian Pulisic (rotating)
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishSemi-final
🇦🇺
FIFA rank#27
CoachTony Popovic
CaptainMat Ryan
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishRound of 16
Venue: Lumen Field
FIFA tournament name Seattle Stadium — capacity 68,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Seattle.
Transit on match day
Sound Transit Link Light Rail directly to Stadium Station (next door to Lumen Field), ~12 min from Downtown
Climate (June 2026)
Cool, dry — 14-22°C, lowest June temperatures of any US venue
Airports
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Where to stay
Pike Place, Capitol Hill, Belltown
Full travel guide: Seattle World Cup 2026 host city →
Group D standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 |
| 2 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 |
| 3 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 |
Other Group D fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group D Jun 12 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
United States vs Paraguay
Group D Jun 13 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Australia vs Türkiye
Group D Jun 19 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Türkiye vs Paraguay
Group D Jun 25 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Türkiye vs United States
Group D Jun 25 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Paraguay vs Australia
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group C 00:30 UTC (next day) · Philadelphia Stadium
Brazil vs Haiti
Group D 03:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Türkiye vs Paraguay
Group C 22:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
Scotland vs Morocco
Other matches at Lumen Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group G Jun 15 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Group B Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Egypt vs Iran
R32 Jul 1 · 20:00 UTC
Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team
R16 Jul 6 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 81 vs Winner of Match 82
United States vs Australia — FAQ
When is United States vs Australia kicking off?
June 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC (Lumen Field local time depends on the city).
Where is United States vs Australia being played?
Lumen Field (FIFA tournament name: Seattle Stadium) in Seattle. Capacity 68,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group D fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch United States's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. FOX · Telemundo is the primary broadcaster in United States.
How do I get to Lumen Field on match day?
Sound Transit Link Light Rail directly to Stadium Station (next door to Lumen Field), ~12 min from Downtown
Who else is in Group D?
United States, Türkiye, Australia, Paraguay. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Fri, Jun 19, 3:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jun 19, 12:00 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jun 19, 1:00 PM · London (UK): Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM