World Cup 2026 Group D Matchday 3 Preview: June 25 Deciders
Group D's final games kick off together at 10 p.m. ET on June 25, 2026: Türkiye vs USA at SoFi Stadium (7 p.m. PT) and Paraguay vs Australia. Who-advances scenarios for the host nation, kickoff times, venue, and the one eSIM for every host city.
Published June 16, 2026·5 min read
Summary
Group D's final games kick off simultaneously at 10 p.m. ET on June 25, 2026 (7 p.m. PT): Türkiye vs USA at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and Paraguay vs Australia. The host nation close their group in Los Angeles. Here are the who-advances scenarios, the venue, and the one eSIM that covers every host city on a single plan.
Group D matchday 3 fixtures
| Kickoff (ET) | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 · 10pm | Türkiye vs USA | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles (Inglewood) |
| Jun 25 · 10pm | Paraguay vs Australia | US host venue | USA |
Türkiye vs USA, SoFi Stadium
The hosts finish Group D against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium (Match 59) in Inglewood — the modern LA-area venue that seats about 70,000. A win or draw should secure a top-two place for the USA; a slip can still leave them in the best-third-placed picture. See the USA vs Türkiye match-day guide and plan your route to SoFi Stadium.
Paraguay vs Australia
The simultaneous decider pits Paraguay against Australia, with both sides chasing the points they need to advance. Because the games run together, this result decides who takes the second spot or slides into the best-third-placed reckoning. For the earlier meetings, see the USA vs Australia and Australia vs Türkiye guides.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
A host-nation decider runs on data: mobile tickets in the FIFA World Cup 26™ app, live Metro K Line times, and rideshare back across the LA basin — and stadium Wi-Fi buckles when 70,000 people share it at SoFi. A North America eSIM keeps you online across the US, Canada, and Mexico on one plan, so following the USA to a knockout city needs no SIM swap. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card — details in the LA connectivity guide.
FAQ
QWhen are the Group D matchday 3 games at World Cup 2026?
ABoth Group D deciders kick off simultaneously at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on June 25, 2026: Türkiye vs USA at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and Paraguay vs Australia. They are the final round of Group D.
QWhat does the USA need to advance from Group D?
AA win or draw against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium should lock up a top-two place for the hosts in Los Angeles. Results elsewhere can still send the USA through as a best third-placed team.
QWhy do USA vs Türkiye and Paraguay vs Australia kick off together?
AFIFA plays a group's final two matches simultaneously to prevent collusion. Both games start at 10 p.m. ET on June 25, 2026, so the results land at once.
QWhat eSIM works at SoFi Stadium and other host cities?
AA North America eSIM covers the USA, Canada, and Mexico on local networks, so the same plan works at SoFi Stadium and follows you to every other host city. No SIM swap is required, and plans start around US$5.
Bottom line
Group D's June 25 decider on home soil in Los Angeles settles who reaches the Round of 32. Read the full Group D preview, the Round of 32 scenarios, and the wider matchday 3 schedule, then grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM that covers every host city on one plan.