Playing a World Cup on home soil is a once-in-a-generation moment, and the USMNT is right in the thick of it.
The United States landed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
Here is the full US schedule, how to watch, and what the road through the knockouts could look like.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Group | D |
| Opponents | Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye |
| Opener | June 12 vs Paraguay |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Watch | FOX, Telemundo, free on Tubi |
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USA’s Group D schedule
The US opened against Paraguay and then faces the rest of the group.
| Match 1 | USA vs Paraguay – June 12, SoFi Stadium |
| Match 2 | USA vs Australia – group stage |
| Match 3 | USA vs Türkiye – group stage |
| Kickoff (opener) | 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT |
For exact dates and times of all three games, check the official FIFA fixtures.
How to watch the USMNT
Every US match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
Better yet, you can stream it free on Tubi, no subscription needed.
The opener was at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles; we paired it with the city’s filming locations in our SoFi/LA guide.
Can the USA advance?
Group D is winnable. Paraguay and Türkiye are dangerous, and Australia is well-organized, but home advantage is real.
Finishing in the top two guarantees a Round of 32 spot, and even a strong third could sneak through.
See how that math works in our standings guide.
USMNT timeline
June 12 — USA vs Paraguay (opener, SoFi Stadium).
Mid-June — USA vs Australia.
Late June — USA vs Türkiye to close the group.
June 28+ — Knockouts, if they advance.
Follow Team USA
Track the group in our standings guide and the knockout path in the bracket.
For the venues the US could visit, see our host-city locations guide.
It all lives on the World Cup 2026 hub.
What a deep USMNT run would mean
A home World Cup is a generational opportunity for US soccer.
The 1994 World Cup launched MLS and grew the game; a deep 2026 run could do the same for a new generation raised on the Premier League and Champions League.
Even reaching the latter rounds would supercharge interest and pack watch parties from coast to coast.
How the US can advance from Group D
The path is clear if not easy. Beat the teams around you and a top-two finish is very achievable.
Paraguay’s defense and Türkiye’s attacking talent are the main threats, while Australia is disciplined and hard to break down.
Home crowds at SoFi and beyond are a genuine edge. Follow the table in our standings guide.
Where to catch a USMNT watch party
If you are not at the stadium, the next best thing is a packed bar full of fans.
Official fan festivals in host cities show matches on big screens, often free, with food and music.
Local supporters’ groups also organize watch parties, so search for your city’s chapter before kickoff. The opener tie-in is in our SoFi/LA guide.
Breaking down Group D
The US drew a balanced but beatable group, and each opponent brings a different challenge.
Paraguay is organized and physical, the kind of side that punishes sloppy moments. Türkiye carries real attacking talent and can hurt anyone on its day.
Australia is disciplined and fit, never an easy out, especially late in matches when games open up.
The good news is that home support, familiar conditions and no travel fatigue give the USMNT a genuine edge. Top two means automatic progress, and a strong third place can also sneak through.
Related World Cup 2026 guides
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Frequently asked questions
What group is the USA in at the World Cup 2026?
Group D, with Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
When does the USA play at the World Cup 2026?
The US opened June 12 vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, then plays Australia and Türkiye.
How can I watch USMNT games for free?
USMNT matches stream free on Tubi and air on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
Where did the USA open the World Cup 2026?
At SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Can the USA make the knockout round?
Yes; the top two in Group D advance automatically, and a strong third place can also qualify.
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