When and Where Australia will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Socceroos Full match schedule, date, times, venues
Australia has been placed in Group D for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, landing what many consider a favourable draw. The Socceroos have steered clear of Europe’s and South America’s traditional heavyweights, instead drawing host nation USA, Paraguay, and the winner of UEFA Play-Off Path C—a spot that will go to Turkey, Slovakia, Romania, or Kosovo. Turkey is viewed as the strongest candidate to qualify.
Group D matches are conveniently clustered on the west coast of the United States, with games scheduled in Los Angeles, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area, plus one fixture in Vancouver. Should Australia top the group, their Round of 32 match would be held in Dallas.
Despite missing out on a true minnow from the lowest-ranked pot, Australia will feel the group is manageable. They would, however, be only the third-highest ranked team if Turkey qualifies, highlighting the competitive edge of the group.
A single win paired with a solid goal difference could be enough to advance under the new 48-team format. Topping the group could lead to a Round of 32 match against a third-place qualifier, potentially setting up a Round of 16 meeting with Belgium, and a quarter-final clash with Spain if results fall into place.
Socceroos FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026: Every Match Date, Time, Venue, How to watch
All Dates, Times, AEDT.
Australia (Group D)
June 13: Australia vs UEFA Playoff C – BC Place, Vancouver – 12am ET / 11pm CT / 10pm MT / 9pm PT (Jun 14 local)
June 19: USA vs Australia – Lumen Field, Seattle – 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PT
June 25: Paraguay vs Australia – Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area – 10pm ET / 9pm CT / 8pm MT / 7pm PT
SOCCEROOS’ KNOCKOUT PATHWAY
Finish 1st in group: Third Placer from Group A/B/C/D/F, June 30 in Boston
Finish 2nd in group: Group G Runner-Up (Belgium, Egypt, Iran or NZ), July 4 in Dallas
Finish as one of the eight best third-placers: Winner from Group E/I/K
While there is no clear group of death, Graham Arnold’s Iraq will face a tough task if they qualify against France, Senegal and Norway in Group I.
England’s Group L of Croatia, Ghana and Panama won’t be simple while Scotland cops Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in its return to the tournament.
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