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United States at the 2026 World Cup: official Group D schedule
Official FIFA schedule: dates, kick-off times and venues for the USA’s group-stage matches against Paraguay, Australia and the UEFA Playoff C winner at the 2026 World Cup.
The United States’ path as a 2026 World Cup host
The United States will be one of the host nations of the 2026 World Cup and will lead Group D. They will face Paraguay, Australia and the UEFA Playoff C winner, with games played in Los Angeles and key venues on the West Coast.
The opener is against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (Los Angeles area). The USA will then face Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, before returning to SoFi for the final group match against the UEFA Playoff C winner.
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United States – official 2026 World Cup schedule (Group D)
Kick-off times are listed in local stadium time.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 Matchday 1 · Group D | USA vs Paraguay USA’s 2026 World Cup opener | Los Angeles / Inglewood, United States SoFi Stadium | 18:00 local time |
| 19 June 2026 Matchday 2 · Group D | USA vs Australia Second Group D match | Seattle, United States Lumen Field | 12:00 local time |
| 25 June 2026 Matchday 3 · Group D | USA vs UEFA Playoff C winner End of the group stage | Los Angeles / Inglewood, United States SoFi Stadium | 19:00 local time |
If the United States finish first or second in Group D, they will progress to the round of 32 according to the official 2026 World Cup bracket. The third-placed team in the group may also qualify depending on points and goal difference.
The USA’s Group D opponents: Paraguay, Australia and UEFA Playoff C
The USA open against Paraguay, a competitive South American side used to intense, high-pressure games. Playing at home in a state-of-the-art venue like SoFi Stadium could offer a significant boost.
In the second match, the USA face Australia in Seattle. The Socceroos are known for their physical, hard-working style, with players spread across leagues around the world. A positive result in Lumen Field would put the USA in a strong position to qualify.
The final opponent comes from UEFA Playoff C, featuring European teams such as Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo. This match could decide the top spot in Group D or prove crucial for securing a best-third-place ticket to the knockout rounds.
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