How to watch USA vs Australia: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The United States men’s national team made a statement to open its 2026FIFA World Cupcampaign, routing Paraguay 4-1 last week behind two goals from Folarin Balogun.

The U.S.struck less than seven minutes in, taking a1-0 leadwhen Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla redirected the ball into his own net.Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.

The result gave the United States its largest World Cup victory margin since 1930, when the Americans won twice by 3–0 scores in the tournament’s inaugural edition.

After opening the tournament in Southern California, the USMNT will stay on the West Coast, shifting north to Seattle for their next group-stage match against Australia at 3 p.m.ET.

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A view of the ball in the back of the net after the USMNT scores a goal in a FIFA World Cup match against Paraguay in group stage action at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.(Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Australia opened its World Cup campaign last week with a 2-0 win over Türkiye.

Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT entered the tournament as the No.17 team in the FIFA World Rankings.FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses while also factoring in the strength of the competition.

Team USA’s star midfielderChristian Pulisic’savailability remains a question after he was substituted out of last week’s win over Paraguay with a left calf issue.Pulisic said the move was precautionary after he took a kick to the calf, adding that he was “really hoping that it’s nothing.”

Fans of the U.S.men’s national team celebrate outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Friday, June 12, 2026.(Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP via Getty Images)

Pochettino said he will consult the medical staff before deciding whether Pulisic can play in a pivotal Group D matchup.The result of the match could go a long way toward determining which team sits atop the group next week.

“Tonight – the day before the game – we have a meeting with our medical area, and we will assess the whole group, the players and tomorrow we will communicate on the things that we cannot agree [on] tonight,” Pochettino told reporters on Thursday.“He’s involv[ed], he’s much better from Friday.We’ll see.”

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This year’s World Cup features an expanded field of 48 teams.

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Here’s how to watch the game, including start time, TV information and streaming options.

Sebastian Berhalter and Giovanni Reyna of the United States celebrate after their victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.(Jared C.Tilton/FIFA via Getty Images)

How to Watch United States vs Australia

When:Friday, June 19, 2026, at 3 p.m.ET

Where:Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

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