World Cup 2026 Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features co-host USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. After Day 4 (June 14): USA lead on 3 pts after crushing Paraguay 4-1 (June 12); Australia also on 3 pts after beating Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver. Goals: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
The context
The US Men’s National Team opened their home World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026 — the biggest victory in USMNT World Cup history. An early own goal from Damian Bobadilla set the tone, and striker Folarin Balogun struck twice before the break to put the Americans in complete control. Gio Reyna added a fourth deep in stoppage time as a roaring Los Angeles crowd celebrated what felt like a statement to the rest of the tournament.
Two days later, on June 14, Australia joined the USA at the top of Group D with a composed 2-0 win over Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver. Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe gave the Socceroos a professional, disciplined victory. For Türkiye — back at the World Cup for the first time in 24 years — it was a difficult afternoon with few chances created. The result leaves the group perfectly poised: both the USA and Australia on 3 points, their direct clash on June 19 in Seattle already shaping up as the decisive match.
Group D runs through June 25. Paraguay and Türkiye, both on zero points, must win their remaining fixtures to stay alive. The USA–Australia match-up in Seattle on June 19 is the standout fixture of the group’s second round and could determine who tops the table.
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- What teams are in Group D of the 2026 World Cup?#
- Group D contains the United States (co-host), Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. Matches are played across SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Lumen Field in Seattle, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, and BC Place in Vancouver.
- Who won Australia vs Turkey in the 2026 World Cup?#
- Australia won 2-0 on June 14, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for the Socceroos in a composed performance. It was Türkiye's first World Cup appearance in 24 years and they failed to threaten the Australian goal.
- Who scored for Australia vs Turkey in the 2026 World Cup?#
- Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for Australia in their 2-0 win over Türkiye on June 14, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver.
- Who won USA vs Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup?#
- The USA won 4-1 on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Goals: Damian Bobadilla own goal (7'), Folarin Balogun (31', 45+5'), Gio Reyna (90+8'). Paraguay's consolation was scored by Mauricio in the 73rd minute.
- Who scored for the USA against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup?#
- An own goal by Damian Bobadilla opened the scoring (7'). Folarin Balogun struck twice before half-time (31' and first-half stoppage time) to make it 3-0. Gio Reyna completed the rout deep in stoppage time (90+8'). Paraguay's Mauricio pulled one back in the 73rd minute.
- Is USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay a World Cup record?#
- Yes — it is the USMNT's biggest ever victory at a FIFA World Cup, the first time the US men have scored four goals in a single World Cup match. Folarin Balogun's brace was also the first double by an American player at a World Cup since 1930.
- What are the Group D standings in the 2026 World Cup?#
- After Day 4 (June 14): USA lead on 3 points (+3 goal difference) from their 4-1 win over Paraguay. Australia are joint-top on 3 points (+2) after beating Türkiye 2-0. Türkiye are third with 0 points (−2); Paraguay are bottom with 0 points (−3).
- When does the USA play next in Group D?#
- The USA's second group match is against Australia on June 19, 2026, in Seattle (Lumen Field). They then face Türkiye on June 22 in Inglewood (SoFi Stadium).
- When does Australia play next in Group D?#
- Australia face the USA in their second Group D match on June 19, 2026, in Seattle (Lumen Field) — a direct clash between the group's two leaders. A win would put them through to the Round of 32.
- Where does Group D play its matches?#
- Group D matches are split across SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (Los Angeles area), Lumen Field in Seattle, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area), and BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
- Can Paraguay still qualify from Group D?#
- Yes, mathematically. Paraguay lost their opener 1-4 to the USA but still have two matches remaining against Australia and Türkiye. In the expanded 48-team format, even some third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32, keeping Paraguay's hopes alive.
- Who is Folarin Balogun?#
- Folarin Balogun is a striker born in New York City who plays club football in Europe. He chose to represent the US Men's National Team despite being eligible for England and Nigeria. His brace against Paraguay on June 12, 2026 was the first double by an American at a World Cup since the inaugural 1930 tournament.
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