The United States men’s national team opened its World Cup campaign with a convincing 4‑1 victory over Paraguay, propelling the squad to the top of Group D and giving it an early +3 goal differential.
Their next test arrives on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET when they meet Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, a venue that will host the match live on FOX for a national audience.
Betting enthusiasts can find the match priced at -170 for the United States at Fanatics Sportsbook, while Australia sits at +450 and a draw is offered at +310, reflecting the competitive balance expected in the group.
Betting Landscape
Among the U.S. attackers, Folarin Balogun carries the most optimistic price at +150 to find the net, followed by Ricardo Pepi at +165 and Christian Pulisic at +185, while Australian forward Mohamed Toure is listed at +375 to score.
The group stage will run through June 27, after which the top two finishers and the eight best third‑place teams advance to the Round of 32, setting the stage for a single‑elimination knockout phase that culminates in the final on July 19.