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World Cup 2026 · Group D · FIFA #27
Australia
- Group
- D
- FIFA Rank
- #27
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group D · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 | 3 |
Australia's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Türkiye's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇺🇸 United States vs 🇦🇺 Australia
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See United States's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇵🇾 Paraguay vs 🇦🇺 Australia
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Paraguay's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 5-4-1 in deep blocks
Pivot
Aaron Mooy
Attacking focus
Mitchell Duke · Riley McGree
Identity
Popovic's organised mid-block built around Mooy creativity and Duke finishing
Key players
Mat Ryan
Aaron Mooy
Mitchell Duke
Riley McGree
Australia at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 (incl. 2026) | Round of 16 · 2× champion |
How to watch Australia
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: Optus Sport · SBS
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Australia World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Australia play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Australia's tournament begins Jun 13, 2026 against Türkiye at Vancouver Stadium, Vancouver (04:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Australia's coach at World Cup 2026?
Tony Popovic.
What group is Australia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group D with United States, Türkiye, Paraguay.
What is Australia's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#27 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Australia ever reached a World Cup Round of 16?
Australia's best finish is Round of 16, reached 2 times. They have appeared at 7 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Australia's captain at World Cup 2026?
Mat Ryan.
Where can I watch Australia's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; Optus Sport · SBS in Australia.