Jackson Irvine and the Australian team are poised for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw that outlined their opponents and match schedules.
When is the World Cup? How to Watch?
The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across three nations, culminating at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can catch every match and highlight on FOX networks and the FOX Sports app.
Australia’s Group and Opponents
Australia will compete in Group D against:
- United States
- Paraguay
- UEFA Playoff C winner (Teams: Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye, Romania) — final to be established in March 2026.
Group D: Overview
a. United States
b. Paraguay
c. Australia
d. UEFA Playoff C competitor
Match Schedule for Australia
Following the draw on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Australia will face the following teams in the group stage:
- June 14: Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C (Stadium: BC Place, Vancouver, BC | Time: 12 a.m. ET)
- June 19: Australia vs. United States (Stadium: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA | Time: 3 p.m. ET)
- June 25: Australia vs. Paraguay (Stadium: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | Time: 10 p.m. ET)
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