Friday, June 19, 2026
Kickoff 12:00 local at Lumen Field, Seattle
United States vs Australia - Friday, June 19, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 29
Fri, Jun 19
Date
12:00 local
Kickoff
Group Stage
Round
D
Group
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Match-day essentials - Lumen Field
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
Link Light Rail (recommended)
Stadium Station is a 2-minute walk from Lumen Field. Direct from Sea-Tac Airport ($3.50, 35 min) and downtown Seattle.
When to arrive
Arrive 90 min before kickoff. Walking from downtown is part of the experience. Pioneer Square has bars and food before the match.
Venue
Seattle, Washington - 69,000 capacity - Open roof
Lumen Field in downtown Seattle is home to both the Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders FC - one of MLS's biggest clubs. The stadium's partial roof creates a legendary noise-trapping effect, and the Sounders regularly sell out 40,000+ crowds, showing Seattle's deep soccer culture. Backdrop of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains makes it one of the world's most scenic venues.
Address
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
About This Match
United States face Australia in the Group Stage of Group D on Friday, June 19, 2026. United States are ranked #14 in the world and managed by Mauricio Pochettino; Australia sit at #25 under Tony Popovic. The match kicks off at 12:00 local time at Lumen Field in Seattle.
United States
The United States enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts with their highest expectations in decades, powered by a golden generation of American players thriving in Europe's top leagues. Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino has galvanised the USMNT, with Chelsea's Christian Pulisic and the emerging Gio Reyna providing genuine world-class quality. Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey is very winnable, and anything less than a quarterfinal run would be considered disappointing on home soil. The 1994 World Cup - also hosted by the USA - ignited soccer culture in America; the 2026 edition, with 11 co-host cities, could complete that transformation.
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Australia arrive at World Cup 2026 off the back of their best-ever tournament - a fairytale run to the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022, where they defeated Denmark and Argentina's nemesis Saudi Arabia before pushing eventual champions Argentina hard. The Socceroos, now coached by Tony Popovic, have lost key figures from that generation but retain a competitive nucleus eager to repeat or better that feat. Group D pits Australia against co-hosts United States, Paraguay, and Turkey - a competitive group where they must be at their best to qualify. Australian football is in a positive place, and a motivated Socceroos squad will be tough to beat.
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Last results for United States and Australia in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
United States
W- May 31vs Senegal3-2
Australia
L- May 30at Mexico0-1
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. United States are the market favourite to win Group D.
United States
Champion outright: 1.4%
Australia
Where to Watch United States vs Australia
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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United States vs Australia - FAQ
When is United States vs Australia in the 2026 World Cup?+
United States vs Australia is on Friday, June 19, 2026 with kickoff at 12:00 local time at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Where is United States vs Australia being played?+
The match is at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Capacity 69,000, Open roof.
What round is United States vs Australia?+
It's a Group Stage (Group D) match - match number 29 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Lumen Field for United States vs Australia?+
Link Light Rail (recommended): Stadium Station is a 2-minute walk from Lumen Field. Direct from Sea-Tac Airport ($3.50, 35 min) and downtown Seattle.
What time should I arrive at Lumen Field?+
Arrive 90 min before kickoff. Walking from downtown is part of the experience. Pioneer Square has bars and food before the match.
What is United States's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
United States is ranked #14 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Mauricio Pochettino. Their best World Cup result is 3rd Place.
What is Australia's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Australia is ranked #25 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Tony Popovic. Their best World Cup result is Quarterfinal.