USA at World Cup 2026: Group D Fixtures, Venues & Fan Guide
The USMNT open as co-hosts in Group D — Paraguay at SoFi (June 12), Australia in Seattle (June 19), Türkiye at SoFi (June 25). Schedule, host-city logistics, and the one eSIM for every stop.
Published June 9, 2026·5 min read
Summary
The USA play their three Group Dmatches at SoFi Stadium vs. Paraguay (June 12), Lumen Field in Seattle vs. Australia (June 19), and SoFi again vs. Türkiye (June 25, 2026). As co-hosts reaching a 12th World Cup, the USMNT have home advantage and a favorable West Coast schedule. Here's the fan plan — fixtures, logistics, and the eSIM for every stop.
USA's Group D fixtures
| Date (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Jun 12, 9 p.m. | USA vs. Paraguay | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| Fri Jun 19, 3 p.m. | USA vs. Australia | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| Thu Jun 25, 10 p.m. | Türkiye vs. USA | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) |
The USA enter the tournament ranked 14th in the worldand got an automatic berth as co-hosts. Mauricio Pochettino's side opens at SoFi against a Paraguay team that, per Sky Sports, grew into one of South America's form sides during qualifying. See the full group in our Group D preview and the opener in the USA vs. Paraguay preview.
City-by-city logistics
Two of three USA games are at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, so Los Angeles is the natural base. The middle match is a short flight north to Seattle's Lumen Field. For match-day transit and parking, use our SoFi getting-there guide and Seattle getting-there guide, and sort lodging with our LA eat & stay guide.
Where to soak up the atmosphere
No ticket? The free FIFA Fan Festivals are the place to watch with fellow supporters. Check the LA fan festival and Seattle fan festival for screening sites, food, and entertainment on match days.
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 packed 70,000-seat SoFi will hammer international roaming as fans open the FIFA app and post clips at kickoff. A North America eSIM rides T-Mobile or AT&T 5G the moment you land at LAX and follows you to Seattle without a new plan — mobile tickets, transit apps, and rideshare home all covered. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card. See our SoFi connectivity guide.
FAQ
QWhen and where does the USA play in the World Cup 2026 group stage?
Avs. Paraguay at SoFi (June 12), vs. Australia in Seattle (June 19), vs. Türkiye at SoFi (June 25). All three Group D games are in the United States.
QIs the USA automatically qualified for World Cup 2026?
AYes — as co-host with Canada and Mexico, the USA got an automatic berth. It is the USMNT's 12th World Cup appearance.
QWhich cities should USA fans base themselves in?
ALos Angeles for two games, with a trip to Seattle for the June 19 match. LA and Seattle are a short flight apart.
QWhat eSIM works for following the USA across host cities?
AA single North America eSIM covers Los Angeles and Seattle on local 5G. Plans start around US$5 and install before you fly.
Bottom line
Home advantage, a West Coast schedule, and two games at SoFi make Group D a strong launchpad for the USMNT. Read the Group D preview, scout the rivals' guides for Australia and Türkiye, and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM so every ticket scan and map just works.