World Cup 2026 Group D Preview: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
Group D pairs co-hosts USA with Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye across LA, Seattle, the Bay Area, and Vancouver from June 12–25. Fixtures, venues, and the one eSIM for every stop.
Published June 9, 2026·5 min read
Summary
World Cup 2026 Group D is co-hosts the United States, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye, playing from June 12 to 25 across four West Coast venues: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), Lumen Field (Seattle), Levi's Stadium (Bay Area), and BC Place (Vancouver). The USA are favorites on home soil, but Australia and a Türkiye side back at the World Cup for the first time since 2002 make this a genuine three-way fight for second. Here's the fixture map and the eSIM for every stop.
Group D fixtures
| Date (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Jun 12, 9 p.m. | USA vs. Paraguay | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| Sat Jun 13, 12 a.m. | Australia vs. Türkiye | BC Place (Vancouver) |
| Fri Jun 19, 3 p.m. | USA vs. Australia | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| Sat Jun 20, 12 a.m. | Türkiye vs. Paraguay | Levi's Stadium (Bay Area) |
| Thu Jun 25, 10 p.m. | Türkiye vs. USA | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| Thu Jun 25, 10 p.m. | Paraguay vs. Australia | Levi's Stadium (Bay Area) |
Per the published match schedule, the final two games kick off simultaneously on June 25 — standard practice for the last group round. The opener is the headliner: read our dedicated USA vs. Paraguay preview.
The four teams
The United States (FIFA ranking 14) get an automatic berth as co-hosts and reach a 12th World Cup. Paraguay ended a 16-year absence by taking the last automatic CONMEBOL spot under Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro. Australia qualified as AFC Group C runners-up behind Japan for a sixth straight World Cup, per the Socceroos. Türkiye are the surprise package — back at a World Cup for the first time since their 2002 third-place run after winning the UEFA Path C play-off under Vincenzo Montella.
A West Coast group — plan your travel
Group D is unusually compact geographically: all six matches sit on the Pacific coast. Following the USA means LA → Seattle → LA; following Australia or Türkiye adds Vancouver and the Bay Area. Use our city guides for SoFi Stadium, Lumen Field, Levi's Stadium, and BC Place to sort match-day transit before you arrive.
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) |
Three cities on data means mobile tickets, transit and rideshare apps, maps, and video calls home. A North America eSIM puts you on local 5G the moment you land in LA, Seattle, or the Bay Area, and a Canada add-on keeps you online at BC Place — no new SIM, no roaming bill. See our World Cup 2026 eSIM guide for setup.
FAQ
QWhich teams are in World Cup 2026 Group D?
ACo-hosts the United States, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. Türkiye qualified as the UEFA play-off Path C winner in March 2026.
QWhere are the Group D matches played?
AAt SoFi Stadium (LA), Lumen Field (Seattle), Levi's Stadium (Bay Area), and BC Place (Vancouver). It's a West Coast group running June 12–25, 2026.
QWhen does the USA play its Group D matches?
AParaguay on June 12 (SoFi), Australia on June 19 (Seattle), Türkiye on June 25 (SoFi). Two of the three USA games are in Los Angeles.
QWhat eSIM works for following Group D across host cities?
AA North America eSIM covers the US venues; add a Canada plan for Vancouver. Plans start around US$5 and install before you fly.
Bottom line
Group D is the USA's to lose, but Australia's tournament pedigree and Türkiye's return make second place a real scrap. Dig into each side's fan guide for USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye, then grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM so every ticket and map just works.