2026 FIFA World Cup Group D: Final Standings, Results & Schedule
World Cup 2026 Group D is complete, and three teams came through. The host United States won the group despite a dramatic 3-2 final-day loss to Turkey, Australia took second place, and Paraguay qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams after a goalless draw with the Socceroos. Turkey, one of the pre-tournament dark horses, went out at the bottom.
The USA already know their knockout opponent: as group winners they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Australia and Paraguay also advance, with the top two qualifying automatically and Paraguay sneaking through on the best third-placed rankings.
World Cup 2026 Group D Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank (June 2026) | WC Appearances | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA (Host) | CONCACAF | #17 | 12th | 1 |
| Australia | AFC | #27 | 7th (6th consecutive) | 2 |
| Paraguay | CONMEBOL | #41 | 9th | 3 |
| Turkey | UEFA | #22 | 3rd (first since 2002) | 4 |
World Cup 2026 Group D Results: All Three Matchdays
USA 4-1 Paraguay (June 12). An early Damian Bobadilla own goal set the tone before Folarin Balogun struck twice and Giovanni Reyna curled in a stoppage-time fourth at SoFi Stadium.
Australia 2-0 Turkey (June 13). Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored in Vancouver, and goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves to stun the dark horses.
USA 2-0 Australia (June 19). A Cameron Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header before half-time in Seattle sent the USA into the knockout rounds with a game to spare.
Paraguay 1-0 Turkey (June 19). Matias Galarza scored after 64 seconds and Paraguay held on despite Miguel Almiron’s red card, the first dismissal of the tournament, to eliminate Turkey.
Turkey 3-2 USA (June 25). Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter scored for a rotated USA, but Arda Guler, Orkun Kokcu and Kaan Ayhan’s 98th-minute winner gave Turkey a dramatic consolation. The USA still won the group.
Paraguay 0-0 Australia (June 25). A tense goalless draw in Santa Clara sent Australia through in second on goal difference and left Paraguay third, though they advanced as a best third-placed team.
Final World Cup 2026 Group D Standings
Final standings after Matchday 3 (June 25, 2026).
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (H) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
The USA won the group on six points despite their final-day defeat. Australia took second on goal difference (0 to Paraguay’s -2), but Paraguay’s four points were enough to go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams, so three sides advance. Turkey finished fourth and are out. The tiebreaker order is goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head.
Group D Match Schedule and Scores
All times were Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 carried the English broadcast, Telemundo and Universo covered Spanish, and every match streamed on Peacock.
Matchday 1 (June 12-13): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| USA vs Paraguay | 4-1 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Australia vs Turkey | 2-0 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Matchday 2 (June 19): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| USA vs Australia | 2-0 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Turkey vs Paraguay | 0-1 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Matchday 3 (June 25): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey vs USA | 3-2 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Paraguay vs Australia | 0-0 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Group D Venue Guide
| Match | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | 70,240 |
| Australia vs Turkey | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 |
| USA vs Australia | Lumen Field | Seattle | 68,740 |
| Turkey vs Paraguay | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara | 68,500 |
| Turkey vs USA | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | 70,240 |
| Paraguay vs Australia | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara | 68,500 |
The USA played two of their three group games at SoFi Stadium, an indoor, climate-controlled venue. The only Group D fixture outside the United States was Australia vs Turkey at BC Place in Vancouver.
How to Watch World Cup Group D and the Knockouts
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1 | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN | CTV.ca |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| Paraguay | Tigo Sports, Trece | Tigo Sports App |
Group D Team Analysis and Verdict
USA (Group Winners)
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino. The hosts won the group after early wins over Paraguay and Australia, and although a rotated side lost the dead rubber to Turkey, they top the group and now face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Key players: captain Christian Pulisic (AC Milan); two-goal opener star Folarin Balogun (Monaco); Tyler Adams; Weston McKennie; and Sebastian Berhalter, who scored against Turkey. Best modern finish: 2022 Round of 16.
Australia (Runners-up)
Manager: Tony Popovic. The Socceroos beat Turkey and held Paraguay to finish second on goal difference, reaching the knockout stage once again on the back of discipline and a strong defence.
Key players: captain Mat Ryan; 22-year-old goalkeeper Patrick Beach; centre-back Harry Souttar; goalscorers Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe; and midfielder Jackson Irvine. Best finish: Round of 16 (2006, 2022).
Paraguay (Third, Advanced)
Manager: Gustavo Alfaro. Paraguay recovered from their opening loss to beat Turkey and draw with Australia, finishing third on four points and squeezing into the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
Key players: match-winner Matias Galarza; goalkeeper Orlando Gill; forward Julio Enciso (Brighton); striker Antonio Sanabria; and captain Gustavo Gomez. Best finish: quarter-finals (2010).
Turkey (Eliminated)
Manager: Vincenzo Montella. Turkey arrived as dark horses but lost their first two games without scoring and went out, although they signed off with a spirited 3-2 win over the USA on the final day.
Key players: captain Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan); Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler, who scored against the USA; Kenan Yildiz; Orkun Kokcu; and Kaan Ayhan. Best finish: third place (2002).
Head-to-Head Records
| Matchup | Result / Date | Notable History |
|---|---|---|
| USA vs Paraguay | USA won 4-1 (Jun 12) | USA also won a 2-1 friendly in Nov 2025 |
| Australia vs Turkey | Australia won 2-0 (Jun 13) | First competitive meeting |
| USA vs Australia | USA won 2-0 (Jun 19) | First World Cup meeting |
| Turkey vs Paraguay | Paraguay won 1-0 (Jun 19) | Only prior meeting a 0-0 draw in 1995 |
| Paraguay vs Australia | Drawn 0-0 (Jun 25) | Australia took second on goal difference |
| Turkey vs USA | Turkey won 3-2 (Jun 25) | First competitive meeting |
World Cup 2026 Group D Verdict
Group D ended with the hosts on top and three teams advancing. The USA were the class of the group across the first two rounds and reach the Round of 32 despite a final-day slip. Australia edged second on goal difference, Paraguay rode their four points into the knockouts as a best third-placed side, and Turkey leave with a consolation win but an early exit.
Group D Road to the Round of 32
| Team | Finish | Date | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Winner | July 1 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B third) |
| Australia | Runner-up | July 3 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Group G runner-up |
| Paraguay | Third (best 3rd) | TBC | TBC | A group winner (to be confirmed) |
As group winners, the USA play Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on July 1. Runners-up Australia travel to Dallas on July 3 to meet the Group G runner-up, while Paraguay, through as a best third-placed team, will learn their group-winner opponent once the bracket is finalised. See the full Round of 32 draw.
World Cup 2026 Group D FAQ
Who won World Cup 2026 Group D?
The United States won Group D with six points, finishing top despite a 3-2 final-day loss to Turkey. Australia were second and Paraguay third.
What are the final Group D standings?
1. USA 6 points (+4), 2. Australia 4 (0), 3. Paraguay 4 (-2), 4. Turkey 3 (-2). The USA, Australia and Paraguay all advanced; Turkey were eliminated.
How many teams advanced from Group D?
Three. The USA won the group and Australia finished second, while Paraguay went through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Who do the USA play in the Round of 32?
As Group D winners, the USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on July 1.
What were the Group D Matchday 3 results?
Turkey beat the USA 3-2 and Paraguay drew 0-0 with Australia on June 25, 2026. The USA still won the group, Australia took second and Paraguay third.
Are Turkey out of the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Turkey lost their first two games without scoring and finished fourth in Group D, although they beat the USA 3-2 in their final match.
Has the USA hosted the World Cup before?
Yes. The USA hosted in 1994 and reached the Round of 16. In 2026 it co-hosts with Canada and Mexico, the first World Cup on US soil since 1994.
World Cup 2026 Group D ended with three teams through and a dramatic final night. The United States are into the Round of 32 as group winners and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Australia join them in second, and Paraguay sneaked in as a best third-placed side. Turkey bow out despite a spirited win over the hosts, one of the upsets of the group stage.
