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Group D • Group Stage • Match #32

🇺🇸 USA vs Australia 🇦🇺

Fri Jun 19 2026 • Kickoff 20:00 PT • Lumen Field, Seattle, USA

2026-06-19Kickoff 20:00 PTLumen FieldSeattle, USAGroup DStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

USA vs Australia — what to expect

USA meet Australia in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #16 and #24 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Mauricio Pochettino will set out USA, while Tony Popovic leads Australia — captained by Christian Pulisic and Mathew Ryan.

USA face Australia in Group D at Lumen Field, Seattle. Kickoff 20:00 PT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group D.

USA vs Australia live streaming

Streaming guide

USA vs Australia streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

USA vs Australia TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

USA vs Australia where to watch

Stadium & venue

Lumen Field

Loudest soccer crowd in the USA. Capacity: 68,740 (Seattle, WA, USA).

Opened 2002. Seahawks & Sounders FC.

Travel: Light Rail to International District/Chinatown.

Fan tips: Pioneer Square for pre-match drinks.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇺🇸 USA predicted XI

Coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Christian Pulisic.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇦🇺 Australia predicted XI

Coach Tony Popovic likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Mathew Ryan.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

USA approach

Co-hosts opening their tournament on home soil.

Australia approach

Socceroos chasing back-to-back R16 appearances.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group D fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group D fixtures

USA & Australia — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does USA vs Australia kick off?

20:00 PT on Fri Jun 19 2026.

Where is USA vs Australia being played?

Lumen Field, Seattle, USA.

How can I watch USA vs Australia live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win USA vs Australia?

A competitive Group D fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is USA vs Australia in?

This is a Group D fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the USA and Australia squad pages.

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