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The FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. has put Team USA against Australia in the group stage as matchups are solidified ahead of the 2026 tournament taking place across three countries. Australia is currently ranked No.
The United States will face Australia in Seattle on June 19 in their second of three World Cup group-stage matches next summer.
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United States to play Australia in Seattle in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States will face Australia in Seattle on June 19 during their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A favorable draw Friday afternoon, with the U.S. facing Paraguay and Australia in Group D, along with a third yet-to-be-determined playoff victor between Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo, was as much as the Americans could have asked for at this World Cup on home soil.