USA
The United States start Group D with home expectation and a clear aim to control the section. Their biggest task will be turning athletic depth and crowd support into steady results rather than chaotic swings.
As of April 3, 2026, Group D is locked in with the United States, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. This page keeps the full section updated with the fixture list, the standings table, and the latest pre-tournament reading on the group.
The United States have host momentum, Paraguay give the section a stubborn South American edge, Australia add tournament toughness, and Turkey bring an energetic squad that can turn open matches into fast exchanges.
Group D Schedule
View All Matches →Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
June 13 • 01:00 UTC
Group D
USA0 - 0
Paraguay
June 14 • 04:00 UTC
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Australia0 - 0
Turkey
June 19 • 19:00 UTC
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USA0 - 0
Australia
June 20 • 04:00 UTC
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Turkey0 - 0
Paraguay
June 26 • 02:00 UTC
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Turkey0 - 0
USA
June 26 • 02:00 UTC
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Paraguay0 - 0
AustraliaGroup D Standings
View All Standings →As of April 3, 2026, no Group D match has been played, so all four teams start level on zero points and zero goal difference. The table below will begin to separate once the section opens on June 13, 2026.
Group D
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D Teams
Back to All Groups →Paraguay
Paraguay usually make matches hard to open up and should again lean on structure, discipline, and timing in key moments. That profile makes them a dangerous opponent for every other team in the group.
Australia
Australia bring a proven World Cup mentality and rarely disappear from group-stage fights. They are well suited to tight games, second balls, and the kind of details that decide qualification races.
Turkey
Turkey add technical quality and attacking energy to Group D, especially when matches stretch into quick transitions. If they manage the defensive side well enough, they have the talent to push for the top two.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 3, 2026, Group D includes USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. The group was locked in after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw and the completion of the last qualification decisions.
The top two teams in Group D qualify directly for the Round of 32. The eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also advance in the expanded 48-team format.
As of April 3, 2026, the Group D standings are level because no match has been played yet. All four teams start on zero points, zero wins, and zero goal difference before the opening fixtures.
Group D opens on June 13, 2026 and the final round of group-stage fixtures is scheduled for June 26, 2026. Full kickoff times and venue links are listed in the schedule section above.