USA vs Australia World Cup 2026 Preview: Home soil clash in Group D
Comprehensive preview of USA vs Australia in World Cup 2026 Group D: USA, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, field a 26-man squad anchored by Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, fresh off a 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Australia boss Tony Popovic names a bold 26-man mix of veterans and debuts, including Volpato, Tete Yengi and Nestory Irankunda; Tim Ream could become the oldest US World Cup player if he features. Kick-off is June 19 in Seattle as both sides seek momentum in Group D, with the USA holding a recent head-to-head edge.