World Cup 2026 Group D Predictions — Who Advances?
Who qualifies from Group D? The teams are Australia, Paraguay, Türkiye, USA. This page tracks the closing-round fixtures and results, explains the 48-team qualification format, and lets you simulate the outcome yourself with a free bracket predictor.
Teams in Group D
AustraliaParaguayTürkiyeUSA
Fixtures & results
USA v ParaguayMatch preview→USA v AustraliaMatch preview→Australia v TürkiyeMatch preview→Türkiye v ParaguayMatch preview→How teams qualify (new 48-team format)
The top two teams in each group advance straight to the Round of 32. On top of that, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also go through — so finishing third can still be enough. That is the biggest change in the 2026 48-team format.
Simulate Group D yourself
Open the bracket predictor, set 1st / 2nd / 3rd for Group D, and click your way to the final.
FAQ
Which teams are in Group D?
Group D is made up of Australia, Paraguay, Türkiye, USA.
When does Group D play?
The closing-round fixtures are listed in the schedule above; dates and kickoff times update with the schedule.
How does Group D qualify?
The top two go straight through to the Round of 32, and one of the eight best third-placed teams can also advance — so third place in Group D may still be enough.