The United States and Australia were scheduled to meet in Seattle on Friday, June 19, in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The fixture was in Group D, not Group B. Both teams had three points after opening wins: the United States beat Paraguay 4-1, while Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0.
The match was played at Seattle Field, where the United States won 2-0. The result gave the Americans six points from their first two group matches and left Australia on three. In the other listed group fixtures, Paraguay and Australia drew 0-0, while Türkiye beat the United States 3-2.
The completed Group D results show the United States finishing its three-match sequence with two wins and one loss, scoring eight goals and conceding four. Australia recorded one win, one draw and one loss, scoring twice and conceding twice. After the opening round, the United States stood ahead of Australia on goal difference, with both teams level on three points.
Seattle was one of the host cities for the expanded 2026 tournament. The United States-Australia fixture was part of the group-stage schedule, and the published match listing named Seattle Field as the venue. The 2-0 result settled the teams’ head-to-head meeting; their later group results completed the record that determined the final standings.
