Australia's best result in the World Cup is a Round of 16 (2006, 2022) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 26 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for Australia on June 13, 2026 against the winner of UEFA playoff C (Türkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo) in Vancouver.

The USA will begin the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay as part of what initially appears to be a favorable draw for the hosts. Mauricio Pochettino's side will also take on Australia and the winners of one of the four European playoffs to secure a spot at the tournament, either Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.

In the buildup to the World Cup, the U.S. will play two friendlies in March, against Portugal and Belgium in Atlanta. They will then play two more tune-up matches on May 31 in Charlotte (against a to-be-determined opponent) and June 6 in Chicago (against Germany) as they prepare for their June 12 opener.

The U.S. men's national team will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Here is a complete guide Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where co-hosts USA will begin their tournament journey.

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams believes a "realistic" goal for the United States is to make the semifinal of the 2026 World Cup.

Still, the USMNT is facing a much smoother road to the knockout rounds than, say, England or France. England has 2018 runner-up Croatia, USMNT World Cup nemesis Ghana and Panama in its Group L while France has 2022 African champion Senegal, Erling Haaland and Norway and the winner of an intercontinental playoff.

The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.

The FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. has put Team USA against Australia in the group stage as matchups are solidified ahead of the 2026 tournament taking place across three countries. Australia is currently ranked No.

I t's early, 188 days early, before the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) on June 11, 2026. However, the tournament picture is n

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