Group D is one of the most evenly matched in the entire tournament. The United States arrive with the weight of home advantage and the ambition to make history in front of their own supporters under Mauricio Pochettino. Turkey under Vincenzo Montella are the primary threat – a talented generation built around Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Paraguay return to the World Cup with a well-organised, dangerous side featuring Miguel Almirón and Julio Enciso. Australia round out the group with World Cup experience and the exciting addition of Cristian Volpato, the young Serie A talent who committed to the Socceroos ahead of the tournament.
Below are all the details regarding the matchups, squads, and updated projections from the betting markets.
🗓️ Matches, Dates, Times, and Stadiums
All match times have been adjusted to Montreal Time (EDT) for your convenience:
- June 12, 2026, 9:00 PM: United States vs. Paraguay – Los Angeles (United States)
- June 13, 2026, 12:00 AM (Midnight): Australia vs. Turkey – Vancouver (Canada)
- June 19, 2026, 12:00 AM (Midnight): Turkey vs. Paraguay – San Francisco (United States)
- June 19, 2026, 3:00 PM: United States vs. Australia – Seattle (United States)
- June 25, 2026, 10:00 PM: Turkey vs. United States – Los Angeles (United States)
- June 25, 2026, 10:00 PM: Paraguay vs. Australia – San Francisco (United States)
📋 Official Squad Rosters
As mentioned in our previous conversation, Turkey have not yet officially released their final squad. For the United States, Paraguay, and Australia, the selections are locked in.
🇺🇸 United States (26-Player Squad)
Pochettino retains the core group from the previous World Cup cycle, banking on maturity and home soil to drive the team forward. Christian Pulisic is the primary creative force, Weston McKennie anchors the midfield, and the squad is well aware this home opportunity will not come around again.
- Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner.
- Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergino Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty.
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan, Brenden Aaronson, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman, Timothy Weah, Alejandro Zendejas.
- Forwards: Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright.
🇹🇷 Turkey (35-Player Preliminary Squad)
Vincenzo Montella has named a wide preliminary squad headlined by the generation that impressed at Euro 2024. The final cuts are yet to be confirmed, but the key names are already certain to feature.
- Goalkeepers: Ugurcan Çakır, Altay Bayındır, and three others.
- Defenders: Çağlar Söyüncü, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, and nine others.
- Midfielders: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Orkun Kökcü, and five others.
- Forwards: Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and seven others.
🇵🇾 Paraguay (26-Player Squad)
Gustavo Alfaro has assembled a defensively organised and dangerous side on the counter. Miguel Almirón brings European-level quality throughout, while Julio Enciso – the Brighton youngster – carries the highest attacking expectations heading into the group stage.
- Goalkeepers: Orlando Gill, Roberto Fernandez, Gaston Olveira.
- Defenders: Juan Caceres, Gustavo Velazquez, Gustavo Gomez, Junior Alonso, Jose Canale, Omar Alderete, Alexandro Maidana, Fabian Balbuena.
- Midfielders: Diego Gomez, Mauricio Magalhaes, Damian Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza, Alejandro Gamarra.
- Forwards: Gustavo Caballero, Ramon Sosa, Alex Arce, Isidro Pitta, Gabriel Avalos, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria.
🇦🇺 Australia (26-Player Squad)
Tony Popovic leads the Socceroos back to the World Cup with a blend of experience and emerging talent. Mathew Ryan brings veteran composure in goal, Mathew Leckie leads the line with his trademark pace, and Cristian Volpato arrives as the squad’s wildcard – the young attacking midfielder only committed to Australia shortly before the tournament and could be a genuine surprise package.
- Goalkeepers: Patrick Beach, Paul Izzo, Mathew Ryan.
- Defenders: Aziz Behich, Jordan Bos, Cameron Burgess, Alessandro Circati, Milos Degenek, Jason Geria, Lucas Herrington, Jacob Italiano, Harry Souttar, Kai Trewin.
- Midfielders: Cameron Devlin, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Connor Metcalfe, Paul Okon-Engstler, Aiden O’Neill.
- Forwards: Nestory Irankunda, Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, Mohamed Toure, Nishan Velupillay, Cristian Volpato, Tete Yengi.
💰 Team Odds & Predictions
One of the most competitive groups in the tournament. The United States and Turkey share the favouritism for top spot, with Paraguay well-positioned to push for qualification all the way to the final matchday.
Stage & Title Projections
| Betting Market | United States | Turkey | Paraguay | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Win Group D | +137 | +175 | +375 | +700 |
| To Qualify from Group | -303 | -225 | -120 | +162 |
| To Reach Round of 16 | +125 | +137 | +250 | +375 |
| To Reach Quarter-Finals | +350 | +400 | +700 | +1200 |
| To Reach Semi-Finals | +900 | +1000 | +2000 | +4000 |
| To Reach the Final | +2200 | +2500 | +5000 | +15000 |
| To Win the World Cup | +6600 | +8000 | +15000 | +50000 |
Match Results (Moneyline / 1X2)
- United States vs. Paraguay: United States (+100) | Tie (+240) | Paraguay (+275)
- Australia vs. Turkey: Australia (+350) | Tie (+250) | Turkey (-125)
- Turkey vs. Paraguay: Turkey (+120) | Tie (+210) | Paraguay (+240)
- United States vs. Australia: United States (-143) | Tie (+250) | Australia (+375)
- Turkey vs. United States: Turkey (+170) | Tie (+240) | United States (+145)
- Paraguay vs. Australia: Paraguay (+115) | Tie (+220) | Australia (+240)
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⭐ Individual Player Odds & Awards
Turkey lead the individual award markets through the trio of Güler, Yıldız and Çalhanoğlu, with Arda Güler standing out as one of the tournament’s most compelling names across every category. Pulisic is the top American pick and offers solid value as a dark-horse option.
Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot)
- Christian Pulisic (United States): +8000
- Folarin Balogun (United States): +10000
- Haji Wright (United States): +10000
- Ricardo Pepi (United States): +10000
- Arda Güler (Turkey): +12500
- Kenan Yıldız (Turkey): +12500
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey): +20000
Best Player (Golden Ball)
- Arda Güler (Turkey): +8000
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey): +8000
- Kenan Yıldız (Turkey): +10000
- Christian Pulisic (United States): +12500
- Omar Alderete (Paraguay): +20000
- Folarin Balogun (United States): +20000
- Ricardo Pepi (United States): +20000
Top Assist Provider
- Arda Güler (Turkey): +10000
- Christian Pulisic (United States): +10000
Other Notable Awards
- Matt Freese is the group’s leading Golden Glove candidate at +4000, with Turkey’s Ugurcan Çakır the closest challenger at +10000.
- Arda Güler is one of the tournament’s overall favourites for Best Young Player, listed at +1200 – one of the shortest prices in the entire competition. Kenan Yıldız sits right behind him at +3300, with Australia’s Nestory Irankunda the dark-horse option at +15000.
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