WORLD CUP PROGNOSTICATION: Will the US win Group D of the WC over Paraguay, Australia, & Turkey?
60% of users predicted YES — the community got this one right. 35 predictions cast.
The United States clinched first place in 2026 World Cup Group D on June 19, 2026, finishing the group stage with six points — a perfect record across two matches. The Americans defeated Australia 2-0 at Lumen Field in Seattle, and the group title was confirmed simultaneously when Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in the concurrent match, eliminating Turkey and locking in the U.S. top spot.
The U.S. had opened group play with a win over Paraguay before completing the sweep against Australia. Turkey finished without a point and was eliminated. Paraguay and Australia both finished with three points, leaving second place to be determined by their head-to-head result and goal differential. The United States advances to the Round of 32 as Group D winners, with a knockout-stage match set for July 1 in San Francisco against a third-place group finisher.
The community predicted a U.S. group victory at 60 percent YES and was correct. The American side gave up no goals across both group-stage matches.