The USMNT is back in action at the World Cup this afternoon against Australia.
The team opened their World Cup last Friday with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. It was a strong showing from the team, but an injury concern from that match still lingers. Christian Pulisic, who exited the match against Paraguay early, is doubtful to play today due to a calf injury sustained in the opening match.
The USMNT’s opponent today, Australia, is a familiar one; back in October, the USMNT beat them 2-1 in a friendly. The Socceroos are coming into this afternoon’s match off a 2-0 victory in their opening match against Türkiye.
USMNT vs. Australia: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group stage
- When: June 19, 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
With three points each after decisively winning their opening matches, the USMNT and Australia sit tied atop the Group D leaderboard. If the USMNT wins and Paraguay wins or ties against Türkiye later tonight, they could clinch the top spot in the group and punch their ticket to the Round of 32.
However, a win for Australia paired with a Türkiye win or tie would put the Socceroos in the top spot.
Here’s everything you need to know about the USMNT’s next match in the 2026 World Cup.
USMNT vs. Australia time
The USMNT vs. Paraguay match at the World Cup is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. ET today, June 12.
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More coverage on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
USMNT World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 9 p.m. ET | Paraguay (Result: USA 4, Paraguay 1) | |
| June 19, 3 p.m. ET | Australia (World Cup – Group D) | FOX |
| June 25, 10 p.m. ET | Türkiye (World Cup – Group D) | FOX |
Australia World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 9 p.m. ET | Türkiye (Result: Australia 2, Türkiye 1) | |
| June 19, 3 p.m. ET | United States (World Cup – Group D) | FOX |
| June 25, 10 p.m. ET | Paraguay (World Cup – Group D) | FS1 |
United States World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Matt Turner
- Matt Freese
- Chris Brady
Defenders:
- Sergiño Dest
- Chris Richards
- Antonee Robinson
- Auston Trusty
- Miles Robinson
- Tim Ream (captain)
- Alex Freeman
- Mark McKenzie
- Joe Scally
Midfielders:
- Tyler Adams
- Giovanni Reyna
- Weston McKennie
- Christian Pulisic
- Brenden Aaronson
- Sebastian Berhalter
- Cristian Roldan
- Malik Tillman
- Max Arfsten
Forwards:
- Ricardo Pepi
- Haji Wright
- Folarin Balogun
- Timothy Weah
- Alejandro Zendejas
Australia World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Mathew Ryan
- Paul Izzo
- Patrick Beach
Defenders:
- Milos Degenek
- Alessandro Circati
- Jordan Bos
- Jason Geria
- Kai Trewin
- Aziz Behich
- Harry Souttar
- Cameron Burgess
- Lucas Herrington
Midfielders:
- Jacob Italiano
- Connor Metcalfe
- Ajdin Hrustic
- Awer Mabil
- Aiden O’Neill
- Cameron Devlin
- Cristian Volpato
- Jackson Irvine
- Nishan Velupillay
- Paul Okon-Engstler
Forwards:
- Mathew Leckie
- Mohamed Toure
- Netory Irankunda
- Tete Yengi
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