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Not a 'lay-up': USA clash could be the most hyped in Socceroos history
Australia's game against the United States won't be the biggest World Cup match that the Socceroos have ever played -- but it might be the most hyped.
World Cup draw: Socceroos get USMNT, Japan to face the Netherlands
Group of Death? Proceed with cautious optimism? Is the group winnable?! Joey Lynch and Gabe Tan break down the draws for AFC heavyweights Australia, Japan, and South Korea.
Lynch: World Cup draw 'could have been a lot worse' for Socceroos
ESPN's Joey Lynch reacts to news Australia will face hosts, the United States, South American nation Paraguay, and a yet-to-be-determined European opponent in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games
The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.
Socceroos learn World Cup draw fate, to face USA
The Socceroos will take on hosts USA, Paraguay and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo in next year's World Cup group stages after avoiding football's biggest guns in the draw in Washington DC.
2026 World Cup draw: How U.S. matches up against group stage foes
The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.
2026 World Cup draw as it happened: groups, matches, reaction
Enjoy all what happened at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw as we find out which teams will play who in North America next summer.
Socceroos' potential World Cup draw: Group of Death, Life, and most likely
What's the worst possible 2026 World Cup group for the Socceroos to be drawn in? And the best? Joey Lynch takes a look into his crystal ball ahead of Friday's draw.
One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw
The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?
Australian soccer has an inferiority complex - Matildas boss
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says Australian soccer's inferiority complex must end, backing a predecessor's passionate plea for unity.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Winner Playoff Pa.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Izzo | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Gauci | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Izzo | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Gauci | 0 | 0 | 0 |