United States vs Australia — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

United States vs Australia kicks off in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

The United States and Australia meet in a crucial Group D encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams will be eager to secure three points in a group that also features strong European opposition. The USMNT, under the guidance of a new generation of talent, have shown impressive form in recent CONCACAF competitions, blending youthful exuberance with growing experience. Their high-pressing style and quick transitions, led by creative midfielders and dynamic wingers, pose a significant threat. Defensively, they have been solid but can be vulnerable to set pieces.

Australia, the Socceroos, are known for their resilience and physicality. They have a proud World Cup history and will rely on their collective team spirit and tactical discipline. Their style often involves compact defending and rapid counter-attacks, utilizing the pace of their forwards. Key battles will likely occur in midfield, where the US's technical ability meets Australia's tenacity. Set pieces could be a decisive factor, with Australia possessing aerial threats from corners and free kicks.

For the United States, a win would put them in a strong position to advance, while Australia will aim to build on their reputation as giant-killers. Expect a competitive match with both teams desperate for a positive result.

Key players to watch

United States

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) — The captain and talisman, his dribbling and creativity in the final third are vital for breaking down Australia's defense.
Weston McKennie (Juventus) — A box-to-box midfielder whose energy and late runs into the box add a goal threat from midfield.
Folarin Balogun (Monaco) — The striker's movement and finishing ability will be key to converting chances created by the wide players.

Australia

Mathew Ryan (AZ Alkmaar) — The experienced goalkeeper and captain provides leadership and shot-stopping reliability.
Harry Souttar (Leicester City) — A towering center-back who is dominant in aerial duels and a threat from set pieces.
Craig Goodwin (Al-Wehda) — A winger with pace and a powerful left foot, capable of scoring from distance or delivering dangerous crosses.

How to watch United States vs Australia — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is United States vs Australia?

Fri, Jun 19 at 07:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch United States vs Australia?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.