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WASHINGTON — The United States will play Paraguay in its 2026 World Cup opener, and will also face Australia and a to-be-determined European team in Group D at next summer’s tournament. The U.S. men’s ...

WASHINGTON — The path out of the group stage for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the World Cup is crystal clear. A favorable draw Friday afternoon, with the U.S. facing Paraguay and Australia in Group ...

The FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. has put Team USA against Australia in the group stage as matchups are solidified ahead of the 2026 tournament taking place across three countries. Australia ...

Landon Donovan, Brad Guzan and Cobi Jones previewed the United States vs. Australia in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.

Here is United States' World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.