USA vs Australia LIVE: Both teams warming up! USMNT plays second 2026 World Cup game

The USMNT can secure a place in the Round of 32 today depending on their result against Australia. A win guarantees qualification, while a draw keeps them in a strong position heading into the final matchday. A loss would push the decision to the last game of the group stage.

The USMNT have won both previous meetings against Australia, including a 2‑1 victory in a 2025 friendly and a 3‑1 result back in 2010. The Americans lead the head‑to‑head 2‑0 going into today’s World Cup clash in Seattle.

Players from both sides are out on the pitch at Seattle Stadium, going through their warm‑up routines as we get closer to kickoff.

A win, a tie, or a loss against Australia will shape how the USMNT approach the final matchday of Group D. A victory would strengthen their position, a draw would keep everything open heading into the last round, and a defeat would tighten the group and increase the importance of their third game.

The USMNT take the field in their new home look, one of the most talked‑about designs of this World Cup. Australia, meanwhile, come out in their classic color identity, keeping their traditional style for this Group D matchup in Seattle.

Christian Pulisic isn't included in the matchday squad for the USMNT today in Seattle. He is absent from both the starting XI and the bench,

Today’s action takes place at Seattle Stadium, which has an official FIFA World Cup capacity of approximately 69,000 spectators. A packed crowd is expected as the USMNT and Australia battle for early control of Group D.

Australia’s starting XI: Patrick Beach; Alessandro Circati, Jacob Italiano, Jordan Bos, Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess; Aiden O’Neill, Paul Okon‑Engstler; Mathew Leckie, Mohamed Touré, Nishan Velupillay.

United States starting XI: Matt Freese; Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream, Alex Freeman; Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman; Ricardo Pepi, Folarin Balogun.

The match will be officiated by a FIFA‑appointed crew led by Felix Zwayer (Germany).

Referee: Felix Zwayer (Germany)

Assistant Referee 1: Robert Kempter (Germany)

Assistant Referee 2: Christian Dietz (Germany)

Fourth Official: Katia García (Mexico)

Reserve Assistant Referee: Sandra Ramírez (Mexico)

VAR: Bastian Dankert (Germany)

AVAR: Hamza El Fariq (Morocco)

VAR Support: Bram Van Driessche (Belgium)

The match between the United States and Australia is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Friday, June 20, 2026, at Seattle Stadium.

In the United States, the game will be broadcast live on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming available on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock Premium.

Welcome to our live blog! This time, the United States face Australia at Seattle Stadium in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a strong opening win over Paraguay, the USMNT look to take control of Group D, while Australia arrive confident after defeating Turkey in their debut. Stay with us for all the action and minute‑by‑minute updates from Seattle.