The United States men’s national soccer team (USMNT), Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye comprise Group D of the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup. This definitive guide details the fixtures, global kickoff times, venues, broadcast networks, and ongoing ticketing slot systems for Group D.
📅 Group D Match Schedule & Fixtures
Group D matches run from June 12, 2026, to June 25, 2026. The games will take place across signature West Coast North American venues, including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Match # | Date (US/Canada) | Fixture | Venue & Location | Local Time | Indian Standard Time (IST) | Eastern Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 4 | June 12, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | 18:00 PDT | 06:30 IST (June 13) | 21:00 EDT |
| Match 8 | June 13, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) | 21:00 PDT | 09:30 IST (June 14) | 00:00 EDT (June 14) |
| Match 28 | June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium / Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) | 12:00 PDT | 00:30 IST (June 20) | 15:00 EDT |
| Match 31 | June 19, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) | 14:30 PDT | 03:00 IST (June 20) | 17:30 EDT |
| Match 59 | June 25, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | 16:00 PDT | 04:30 IST (June 26) | 19:00 EDT |
| Match 60 | June 25, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) | 13:30 PDT | 02:00 IST (June 26) | 16:30 EDT |
🏟️ Venue Profiles & Travel Logistics
Group D fixtures are structurally isolated within the West Region cluster to prevent severe player fatigue from transcontinental flights.
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) — Inglewood, California
- Capacity: 70,240
- Matches Hosted: USA vs Paraguay (Match 4), Türkiye vs USA (Match 59)
- Transit Hubs: LAX International Airport is situated less than 5 miles away. Fans can access the venue via the K-Line light rail and dedicated event shuttle buses.
BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Capacity: 54,500
- Matches Hosted: Australia vs Türkiye (Match 8)
- Transit Hubs: Located in downtown Vancouver, directly connected by the SkyTrain network at Stadium-Chinatown Station.
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) — Seattle, Washington
- Capacity: 69,000
- Matches Hosted: USA vs Australia (Match 28)
- Transit Hubs: Positioned south of Downtown Seattle near King Street Station (Link Light Rail, Sounder Trains, and Amtrak routes).
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) — Santa Clara, California
- Capacity: 68,500
- Matches Hosted: Türkiye vs Paraguay (Match 31), Paraguay vs Australia (Match 60)
- Transit Hubs: Accessible from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via the VTA Light Rail system.
📺 Global Broadcast & Television Channels
Media partnerships for the expanded 104-match tournament are finalized across key regional territories.
- United States: Live coverage is handled by Fox Sports (English) across FOX and FS1, while Telemundo and Universo (Spanish) manage regional Spanish-language linear feeds.
- Canada: Complete broadcasting coverage is hosted by CTV, TSN, and RDS.
- India: Zee Entertainment Enterprises is finalizing an exclusive linear broadcast partnership package. Matches will air on seven newly trademarked sports networks including Unite8 Sports, Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 2, and their respective HD and Hindi translation feeds.
- Australia: Live fixtures are accessible through official rights-holders SBS across network television channels and SBS On Demand platforms.
- Türkiye: Linear distribution is broadcast live on the public terrestrial service TRT (TRT 1 / TRT Spor).
🎫 Ticket Details & Last-Minute Slots
FIFA has transitioned ticket operations into its final distribution stage. Nearly 5 million single-match configurations have already been allocated across the prior booking windows.
[Phase 1: Early Draw] ──> [Phase 2: Visa Presale] ──> [Phase 3: Random Selection] ──> [Last-Minute Sales](Current Active Window)
[Phase 1: Visa Presale]-> (Ended Sept 2025)
[Phase 2: Early Ticket Draw]-> (Ended Dec 2025)
[Phase 3: Final Draw Window]-> (Ended March 2026)
[Phase 4: Last Minute Sale]-> (Until July 19, 2026)
The Last-Minute Sales Phase (Current Active Window)- Platform: Applications are strictly limited to the official portal at FIFA Tickets.
- Allocation Rule: Operating entirely on a first-come, first-served mechanism with real-time checkout confirmation.
- Ticket Category Breakdown:
- Category 1: Premium sideline seating positions. Prices range from $1,250 to $4,100 depending on the specific host city demand.
- Category 2 & 3: Corner and mid-tier stadium zones, averaging between $450 and $950.
- Category 4: Goal-side lower/upper bowls starting close to $400. (Note: Select restricted domestic pricing slots for Category 4 tickets are reserved strictly for permanent residents of the US, Canada, and Mexico).
- Purchase Cap: Limited to a maximum of 6 tickets per match fixture per verified billing account.
⚡ Group D Tactical Preview & Standings Dynamics
The stakes are high for all four teams in Group D, as they compete for a spot in the knockout stages under the expanded tournament format.
Group D Table (Prior to Kickoff)
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. United States (USMNT) │
│ 2. Paraguay │
│ 3. Australia │
│ 4. Türkiye │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
- United States: Possessing home-field advantage for two out of three matches, the USMNT enters as the Group D seed favorite. However, their group finale against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium will be highly competitive given Turkey’s recent friendly victory over the US.
- Türkiye: Boasting a strong European core, the Turkish national side presents a direct technical threat to the USMNT. Their opening match against Australia in Vancouver will set the baseline for their qualification path.
- Australia: Built on defensive discipline and transition mechanics, the Socceroos’ cross-continental opening stretch from Vancouver down to Seattle will test their physical recovery profiles.
- Paraguay: The South American contingent brings high-pressing, physical defensive shapes. Facing the host nation on opening night in Los Angeles gives them an immediate opportunity to disrupt the group table early.
Qualification Mechanics
Under the expanded 48-team framework, the top two squads from Group D automatically punch their ticket into the historic Round of 32 knockout bracket. Additionally, the eight best third-place teams across all twelve groups will survive the opening stage, making every single goal scored or conceded in these fixtures crucial for goal-difference tiebreakers.
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