The highly anticipated schedule for Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been revealed, setting the stage for thrilling matchups across North America. Group D consists of the United States (co-host), Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of the UEFA Playoff C. The UEFA Playoff C winner will be determined in March 2026 and will be one of Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia, or Turkey.

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) will kick off their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This will be the tenth meeting between the two nations, with the USMNT having won a 3-0 victory in their only World Cup match in 1930. Most recently, the USMNT won a friendly match against Paraguay 2-1 in 2025.

Their second match will see them travel to Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, to face Australia on June 19. The USMNT holds a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record against the Socceroos, securing a 2-1 victory in their most recent friendly match in 2025.

The USMNT will conclude their group stage matches back at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, against the UEFA Playoff C winner on June 25. The USMNT has limited experience against the potential opponents from the UEFA Playoff C, which adds an element of unpredictability to the match.

Australia will face the UEFA Playoff C winner on June 13 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Paraguay and Australia will then face each other on June 25 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The top two teams from Group D will advance to the round of 32, with a possibility for the third-placed team to also qualify.

The winner of Group D will advance to the top half of the bracket and face a third-place qualifier from Group B, E, F, I, or J. The runner-up will be placed in the bottom half of the bracket, where they will face the runner-up from Group G.

With the schedule now set, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting and competitive Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.