Group D · FIFA World Cup 2026

Group D — Pochettino's USA at home in Los Angeles

Mauricio Pochettino's USA opens at SoFi Stadium against Paraguay. Türkiye's first World Cup since 2002. Australia at their sixth straight.

4 teams · USA, PAR, AUS, TUR 6 matches · 12 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026

Teams in Group D

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USA

FIFA #16 · CONCACAF (host)

Coach: Mauricio Pochettino

Outright: 34.0

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Paraguay

FIFA #48 · CONMEBOL

Coach: Gustavo Alfaro

Outright: 301.0

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Australia

FIFA #26 · AFC

Coach: Tony Popovic

Outright: 151.0

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Türkiye

FIFA #25 · UEFA

Coach: Vincenzo Montella

Outright: 40.0

Group D overview

Group D is the second of the co-host openers. The USA — under Mauricio Pochettino, appointed in September 2024 after the failed Gregg Berhalter era — open at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 12 June against Paraguay. The Pochettino USMNT side has been built around Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Weston McKennie (Juventus) and Tyler Adams (Bournemouth).

Paraguay return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 under Gustavo Alfaro, who took charge in August 2024 and turned around a flagging qualifying campaign. They finished sixth in CONMEBOL, sneaking into the playoff and beating Bolivia.

Türkiye's first World Cup since their famous third-place finish in 2002. Vincenzo Montella's side brings Arda Güler (Real Madrid), Kenan Yıldız (Juventus), and Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan). Australia under Tony Popovic at their sixth straight World Cup.

Full match schedule

All six Group D fixtures with live odds from our three partner bookmakers — Mostbet, Fonbet, 1xBet. Click any match for the full preview, predicted lineups and value-bet picks.

MD1 12 JUN · 21:00 ET Inglewood, Los Angeles

United States vs Paraguay

1.63 1 3.70 X 5.50 2

MD1 14 JUN · 00:00 ET Vancouver, British Columbia

Australia vs Türkiye

3.50 1 3.30 X 2.10 2

MD2 19 JUN · 00:00 ET Santa Clara, California

Türkiye vs Paraguay

1.95 1 3.25 X 4.10 2

MD2 19 JUN · 15:00 ET Seattle, Washington

USA vs Australia

1.65 1 3.80 X 5.40 2

MD3 25 Jun 20:00 ET Santa Clara, California

Australia vs Paraguay

2.40 1 3.10 X 3.20 2

MD3 25 Jun 20:00 ET Arlington, Texas

Türkiye vs USA

3.00 1 3.40 X 2.40 2

Standings outlook & knockout path

Most likely winner: USA (priced around 2.20). Home advantage plus the Pochettino tactical lift combine to make them group favourites despite Türkiye's superior individual talent.

Most likely runner-up: Türkiye. Güler/Yıldız/Çalhanoğlu midfield trio is the highest-quality unit in the group.

Best longshot for second: Australia. Souttar at centre-back, Mat Ryan in goal, and Popovic's set-piece focus make them competitive against any side in the group.

Paraguay third. Tactical organisation under Alfaro will earn one win, probably not two.

Group D venues

Fixture	Venue	City	Capacity
USA vs Paraguay · 12 Jun	SoFi Stadium	Inglewood CA	70,240
Australia vs Türkiye · 13 Jun	BC Place	Vancouver	54,000

Group D FAQ

When does Group D play at World Cup 2026?

Group D opens on 12 June 2026 with USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium Los Angeles. Group stage matches continue through 23 June, with Türkiye and Australia opening at BC Place Vancouver on 13 June.

Why is Pochettino coaching the USA?

Mauricio Pochettino was appointed USMNT head coach in September 2024 after the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter. The Argentine had previously managed Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea. His remit is to bring the most-decorated USMNT squad in history through the home World Cup.

When did Türkiye last play at a World Cup?

2002, where they finished third — losing 1-0 to Brazil in the semi-finals before beating South Korea 3-2 in the third-place playoff. Hakan Şükür scored the fastest goal in World Cup history (10.8 seconds) in that match. Türkiye qualified for 2026 through a UEFA playoff over Kosovo.

How many World Cups in a row for Australia?

Six consecutive (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026). The Socceroos' longest tournament streak in their history. Tony Popovic was appointed in September 2024 and turned around a flagging AFC qualifying campaign.