World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D features co-hosts USA, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, alongside Turkey (ranked 22nd), Australia (27th), and Paraguay (40th). The United States are top seeds and favourites to advance as group winners, backed by a home crowd on the west coast. Only 18 FIFA ranking spots separate the other three nations, making it one of the most competitive and open groups in the tournament.