Paraguay arrives from CONMEBOL with a point to prove, back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010 and still remembered for that 2010 quarterfinal run that turned La Albirroja into a problem nobody wanted to draw. Australia represents the AFC and brings a steadier recent track record, having qualified for multiple straight tournaments and showing in 2022 how organized defending and quick counters can keep them in any match. If you are planning this one early, start tracking travel and World Cup 2026 tickets around a matchup that could hinge on one transition and one brave finish.

Group D Stage Locations

Group D’s West Coast route features SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area and Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area, two venues built for big crowds and fast turnarounds between matches. FIFA's naming rules mean that the United States vs. Paraguay is scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026, while the group’s closing stretch includes Paraguay vs. Australia at a San Francisco Bay Area venue.

Socceroos vs. La Albirroja: Get Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Today!

If Paraguay scores first, they can turn the midfield into a grind and make Australia chase into crowded lanes; meanwhile, if Australia strikes early, they can force Paraguay to open up and look for runners into the channels. Either way, the travel math is simple: plan for LA if you want SoFi’s opening-week spotlight, then aim NorCal for Santa Clara if you want a late-group night that can reshape the table. Lock in your seats through Event Tickets Center today and get your FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets.