Australia 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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Australia's 2026 World Cup Group D fixtures are confirmed: they face Turkey on Saturday, June 13 at 04:00 UTC in Vancouver, the United States on Friday, June 19 at 19:00 UTC in Seattle, and Paraguay on Friday, June 26 at 02:00 UTC in San Francisco.
The Socceroos will play all three group matches across different North American time zones, requiring fans to convert UTC times to their local schedule for viewing.
Australia's Complete Group D Schedule
The Socceroos' group stage campaign kicks off with an early morning fixture against Turkey in Vancouver before moving to prime-time against the host nation USA in Seattle. Their final group match against Paraguay returns to an early UTC slot in San Francisco, reflecting the tournament's sprawling geography across North America.
Australian fans should note that all times listed are in UTC and will need conversion to local time zones. For live updates and detailed match tracking throughout the tournament, Bola 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of Australia's World Cup journey including real-time scores and schedule updates.
Frequently asked questions
When does Australia play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Australia's opening fixture is against Turkey on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 04:00 UTC in Vancouver.
Which teams are in Australia's World Cup group?
Australia is in Group D with Turkey, United States, and Paraguay for the 2026 World Cup.
Where are Australia's World Cup matches being played?
Australia's group matches are in Vancouver (vs Turkey), Seattle (vs USA), and San Francisco (vs Paraguay).