United States vs Australia
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United States vs Australia is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group D. United States (Seed #13) face Australia (#15) on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Lumen Field. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740) is the open-roof home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). It sits 17m above sea level in Seattle. June/July temperatures in Seattle average a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — United States have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Australia have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
United States vs Australia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | United States | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #13 | #15 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live United States vs Australia data
// Fetch live data for United States vs Australia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-19',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 19
Frequently Asked Questions
When is United States vs Australia at the 2026 World Cup?
United States vs Australia is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle.
What stage is United States vs Australia?
United States vs Australia is a Group Stage fixture in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts United States vs Australia?
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740, opened 2002, open roof, hybrid grass) in Seattle hosts United States vs Australia.
Who is favoured to win United States vs Australia?
United States go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #13, with Australia seeded #15. United States's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Australia's is To be confirmed. Live odds for United States vs Australia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch United States vs Australia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for United States vs Australia in my timezone?
United States vs Australia kicks off at Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live United States vs Australia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-19) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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