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Updated World Cup Group D standings, bracket: Where do USA, Australia rank? Original

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By Marcus Smith
| USA Today Verified
June 19, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET The full-throttle action of the 2026 World Cup is upon us and national teams are itching to take command of their group standings. The United States men's national soccer team headlines Group D play. It's joined by Australia, Turkey and Paraguay. Team USA is still looking for its first World Cup championship trophy. The nation's best year came in 1930, finishing in third place.
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Where is the USA game today? Location for World Cup match vs Australia Original

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By Marcus Smith
| USA Today Verified
June 19, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET The United States men’s national soccer team looks to expand its lead in the Group D standings in its second World Cup match. The USA will face second-place Australia in a contest that could ultimately decide the group winner. The match begins at 3 p.m. ET (Noon PT) on Friday. In the USMNT's first World Cup match, the Americans defeated Paraguay 4-1 on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Where will the USA-Australia game be held?
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David Alaba headlines Austria projected starting XI vs. Jordan Original

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By Marcus Smith
| USA Today Verified
June 16, 2026, 9:55 p.m. ET SANTA CLARA, CA. — It’s been 28 years since Austria last competed in a World Cup tournament.But Austria is back and the central European nation is looking to go further than its 1998 appearance, which ended after group stage play.The team has been revived by manager Ralf Rangnick since he took over in 2022.
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