World Cup 2026 Group D: USA Through as Group Winners
Updated 19 June 2026, after round two.
World Cup 2026 Group D is settled at the top: the United States have won the group with a perfect six points and are into the Round of 32, while Australia, Paraguay and Turkiye fight for the places behind them. A 2-0 win over Australia sealed top spot for the hosts, and Paraguay’s 1-0 win over Turkiye blew the race for second wide open.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Turkiye | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
How World Cup 2026 Group D has unfolded
The United States have been ruthless, following a 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay with a composed 2-0 win over Australia, an own goal and an Alex Freeman strike doing the damage in Seattle even with Christian Pulisic rested. Paraguay revived their campaign by beating Turkiye 1-0 through Matias Galarza, holding on despite Miguel Almiron’s red card. Australia, 2-0 winners over Turkiye in round one, now sit second on goal difference. Read the round-two reports: USA 2-0 Australia and Turkiye 0-1 Paraguay.
What is next
The final round pairs the United States with Paraguay and Australia with Turkiye. The hosts are already through and playing for momentum, while Australia and Paraguay, level on three points, chase the second automatic spot and the third-placed safety net. Turkiye must win and hope. Follow it on our standings page and live scores, and revisit the day in our June 19 hub.
How Group D can qualify
The top two advance automatically, with the third-placed side still able to reach the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams. The United States are confirmed; Australia hold second on goal difference from Paraguay, with Turkiye needing a final-round win to have any chance. See who else is through in our Round of 32 tracker, track every group on our all-groups standings tracker, and read the format in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who is top of World Cup 2026 Group D?
The United States top Group D with six points from two games and have qualified for the Round of 32 as group winners, three clear of Australia and Paraguay.
Have the USA qualified from Group D?
Yes. The United States won both their games to reach six points, securing top spot and a place in the Round of 32 with a match to spare.
Who can finish second in Group D?
Australia and Paraguay are level on three points, with Australia ahead on goal difference. Turkiye, on zero, need a final-round win to stay alive.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D and FIFA match centre.
