🌍 World Cup 2026 β€” Group Stage

Group D

The USA host Group D in front of enormous home crowds. Australia, Turkey and Paraguay all have the quality to cause an upset in what could be a tight second-place race.

Teams

USA flagUSA
FIFA Ranking #16
Manager Mauricio Pochettino
Australia flagAustralia
FIFA Ranking #26
Manager Tony Popovic
Turkey flagTurkey
FIFA Ranking #25
Manager Vincenzo Montella
Paraguay flagParaguay
FIFA Ranking #39
Manager Gustavo Alfaro

Fixtures

June 12USA vs ParaguaySoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
June 13Australia vs TurkeyAT&T Stadium, Dallas
June 16USA vs AustraliaSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
June 17Paraguay vs TurkeyArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
June 20USA vs TurkeySoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
June 20Australia vs ParaguayAT&T Stadium, Dallas

FootballPickr Qualification Prediction

Predictions based on FIFA rankings, squad strength, key players and tournament history. Updated before the tournament starts.

USA flagUSAPredicted to qualify84%

Co-hosts, playing in front of massive home crowds in some of the world's biggest stadiums. Pochettino has built a young exciting squad. Home advantage is enormous.

Australia flagAustraliaPredicted to qualify62%

Socceroos are always competitive at tournaments, physical and well-organised under Popovic. Will battle hard for second place.

Turkey flagTurkey58%

Ranked 25th, Montella has them well-drilled. Arda Guler is one of the most exciting young players in world football. Could challenge for second place.

Paraguay flagParaguay31%

Experienced CONMEBOL side, never easy to beat, but the group is tough and they lack the star quality of their rivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in World Cup 2026 Group D?

Group D contains USA, Australia, Turkey and Paraguay. The USA are co-hosts and open against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Will the USA qualify from Group D at World Cup 2026?

The USA are strong favourites to qualify from Group D. As co-hosts with massive home support across multiple venues and a young talented squad under Pochettino, they are expected to top the group.

Who will win World Cup 2026 Group D?

The USA are predicted to win Group D with 84% qualification odds. Australia are expected to take second place at 62%, edging out Turkey who will push them close.

Is Australia in World Cup 2026?

Yes, Australia qualified for World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group D. Under Tony Popovic, the Socceroos will be looking to reach the knockout rounds after their remarkable 2022 run to the Round of 16.

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