World Cup 2026 / USA, Australia...: final standings for Group D

Group D has delivered its verdict after a spectacular final matchday. The United States and Australia have punched their tickets to the round of 32, while Paraguay, third with four points, can still hope for qualification among the best third-placed teams.

Group D has wrapped up with the United States finishing top on 6 points, despite a final-day slip-up against Turkey (2-3)—a defeat with no consequences, as their place in the knockouts was already assured. Australia, solid and consistent, claims second place with 4 points.

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Matchday 1: United States 4-1 Paraguay / Australia 2-0 Turkey

Matchday 2: United States 2-0 Australia / Turkey 0-1 Paraguay

Matchday 3: Turkey 3-2 United States / Paraguay 0-0 Australia

Final standings for Group D:

1. United States — 6 pts
2. Australia — 4 pts
3. Paraguay — 4 pts
4. Turkey — 3 pts

Paraguay, sitting third with 4 points, still has a strong chance to feature among the best third-placed teams. Turkey bows out of this World Cup with just 3 points, despite an impressive response against the Americans in their final match.

As a result, the United States will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, while the Socceroos will take on the second-placed team from Group G in the next round.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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