World Cup | 2026-06-19 21:00
Lumen Field, Seattle
📊 Match Insights
The USA and Australia will look to continue their unbeaten runs in Group D of the 2026 World Cup when they clash on Friday at Seattle Stadium.
The Stars and Stripes achieved an impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay in their first match, while the Socceroos pulled off an unexpected 2-0 victory over Turkey in their opening encounter.
Leading up to the 2026 World Cup, there was considerable debate about the USA's potential, with many questioning whether Mauricio Pochettino's squad could advance far in the tournament.
Encouraging performances in their warm-up matches, including a 3-2 victory against Senegal and a close 2-1 defeat to Germany, helped the USA carry positive momentum into their first game of the tournament.
From the outset, the Stars and Stripes dominated, taking the lead just seven minutes in after an own goal by Damian Bobadilla.
Folarin Balogun made a notable impact for the USA, netting goals in the 31st and 50th minutes, becoming only the second American player to score multiple times in a World Cup match.
Although Paraguay managed to score through Mauricio in the 73rd minute, Giovanni Reyna capped off a fantastic night with a spectacular goal in the 98th minute, finalizing the USA's 4-1 triumph.
Pochettino will be keen for his team to build on this success as they face Australia in Seattle, but he will also recognize the challenge posed by the Socceroos following their surprising win in their opener.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 3 | W |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | W |
| 3 |
Türkiye
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -2 | L |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -3 | L |
Chance for playoffs
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
USA
W
L
W
L
L
Australia
W
D
L
W
W
