2026 World Cup Group Guides · Group D
Group D Preview — FIFA Rankings, Squads & Round-of-32 Scenarios (2026 World Cup)
Group D of the 2026 World Cup features United States, Türkiye, Australia, Paraguay. A data-driven preview: FIFA rankings, captains, squad sizes, the full fixture list, and how each side can reach the Round of 32.
Group snapshot
Average FIFA ranking
26
Group strength
2 of 12 (1 = strongest)
Ranking favourite
United States (#16)
Ranking spread
24
No FIFA top-10 side
The four teams
United StatesFIFA #16Captain: Tim Ream · 26-player squad
TürkiyeFIFA #22Captain: Hakan Çalhanoğlu · 26-player squad
AustraliaFIFA #27Captain: Mathew Ryan · 26-player squad
ParaguayFIFA #40Captain: Gustavo Gómez · 26-player squad
Group D fixtures
Times shown in your local time
United States01:00
Jun 12
ParaguayLos Angeles (Inglewood)
Australia04:00
Jun 13
TürkiyeVancouver
United States19:00
Jun 19
AustraliaSeattle
Türkiye03:00
Jun 19
ParaguaySan Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)
Türkiye02:00
Jun 25
United StatesLos Angeles (Inglewood)
Paraguay02:00
Jun 25
AustraliaSan Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)
Qualification outlook
The top two of Group D reach the Round of 32 directly, while the third-placed team can still advance through the best-third-place race (8 of 12 qualify). By FIFA ranking, United States start as favourites to top the group — but under the new 2026 tie-break rules (head-to-head first), nothing is decided until the matches are played.
※ Preview based on a FIFA ranking snapshot and announced squads. Not affiliated with FIFA.