The United States men's national team is set to meet Australia in a pivotal second‑group‑stage encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a match that will be played at Seattle's Lumen Field at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
Four days earlier the U.S. opened its campaign with a convincing 4‑1 victory over Paraguay, while Australia began its tournament with a 2‑0 win against Türkiye, a result that has already reshaped expectations in Group D.
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Striker Folarin Balogun found the net twice in that opening win, and midfielder Gio Reyna added a spectacular goal in the dying minutes, while Christian Pulisic, who helped create the first two U.S. goals, was taken off at halftime as a precaution after a minor injury.
Australia's goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves in the match against Türkiye, and the team's scoring was contributed by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, underscoring a balanced attack.
The game will be televised in the United States on Fox and Telemundo, with streaming available through Fox One and Peacock, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
A win for the United States would not only boost their goal differential but could also lock the group lead, positioning them favorably for the knockout round, making every pass and tackle in Seattle potentially decisive.