Jackson Irvine and Australia now know their path to glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after learning their group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
When is the World Cup? How to Watch?
The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app are your complete home for World Cup content, including live matches, complete highlights, commentary and analysis, and full-match replays.
What is Australia’s Group and Who are the Opponents?
Australia will be in Group D. Its opponents will be:
- United States
- Paraguay
- UEFA Playoff C winner (Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye, Romania) – to be determined in March 2026
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia and UEFA Playoff C | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
What is Australia’s World Cup Schedule?
Australia discovered its three group-stage opponents at the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 5. The team’s three group-stage games will be as follows:
- June 14: Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C (Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye, Romania) — BC Place, Vancouver, BC (12 a.m. ET)
- June 19: Australia vs. United States — Lumen Field, Seattle, WA (3 p.m. ET)
- June 25: Australia vs. Paraguay — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA (10 p.m. ET)
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