USA vs Australia - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D Match - USA vs Australia.

The United States and Australia meet in one of the biggest matches of Group D on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. Both teams won their opening matches—USA defeating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia beating Turkey 2-0—meaning the winner will secure a place in the Round of 32 with a game to spare.

Kick-off:

• 3:00 p.m. EDT
• 12:00 p.m. PDT (Seattle local time)
• 21:00 CEST
• 5:00 a.m. AEST (Saturday, June 20)

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Group D situation

After Matchday 1:

• United States 4-1 Paraguay
• Australia 2-0 Turkey

Both nations sit on three points, with victory guaranteeing qualification for the knockout stage and putting the winner in an excellent position to top the group.

Team news

United States

• The biggest concern is the fitness of Christian Pulisic, who is a major doubt after suffering a calf strain during the win over Paraguay. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino said a final decision would be made after consulting the medical staff.
• Aside from Pulisic's status, the Americans are expected to retain the core of the side that impressed in their tournament opener, led by Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams.
• Pochettino has warned against underestimating Australia's physicality and defensive organization. 

Australia

• Coach Tony Popovic praised his team's disciplined display against Turkey but admitted the Socceroos will need to improve against the United States.
• Captain Harry Souttar says Australia are embracing the opportunity to prove themselves on the world stage after their opening victory.
• Australia have no major fresh injury concerns and are expected to field an unchanged lineup. 

Predicted lineups

United States (4-2-3-1)

• Matt Turner
• Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson
• Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie
• Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic (if fit) / Brenden Aaronson
• Folarin Balogun

Australia (4-2-3-1)

• Mathew Ryan
• Lewis Miller, Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess, Aziz Behich
• Jackson Irvine, Aiden O'Neill
• Martin Boyle, Riley McGree, Nestory Irankunda
• Kusini Yengi 

Players to watch

• United States: Christian Pulisic (if available), Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie.
• Australia: Harry Souttar, Nestory Irankunda, Jackson Irvine, Mathew Ryan. 

Match outlook

The United States enter with momentum after an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, but Pulisic's fitness could be decisive. Australia arrive full of confidence following a disciplined 2-0 win over Turkey and believe they can match the tournament co-hosts. With a knockout berth on the line, expect an intense contest between two teams that favor high energy, physical play and quick transitions.