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Team USA will look to continue building momentum when the Americans face Australia in a Group D battle on Friday.

In the opening match, Team USA made a strong statement with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. Folarin Balogun led the way with two goals.

WATCH: USA vs. Australia LIVE on fubo (free trial)

The Australians also enjoyed a win in their World Cup opener, defeating Turkey, 2-0. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored for Australia, and Patrick Beach made eight saves.

Here is everything you need to know about Team USA vs. Australia, including TV and streaming options for the World Cup match.

How to watch USA vs. Australia: TV channel, live stream

  • TV channel: FOX
  • Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will air nationally on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up a for a FREE trial.

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USA vs. Australia start time

  • Date: Friday, June 19
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET

USA vs. Australia is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, June 19. The game will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle.

World Cup schedule today and tomorrow

Friday, June 19

  • USA vs. Australia (3 p.m.)
  • Scotland vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)
  • Brazil vs. Haiti (8:30 p.m.)
  • Turkey vs. Paraguay (11 p.m.)

Saturday, June 20

  • Netherlands vs. Sweden (1 p.m.)
  • Germany vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)
  • Ecuador vs. Curaçao (8 p.m.)

MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA's tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.

Is the United States playing in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the three host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.

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Daniel Yanofsky is an NESN writer, covering the latest stories and trends across the sports world. Daniel also serves as a combat sports writer and content producer at The Sporting News, covering MMA, boxing, pro wrestling and more. He previously worked for Fightful, FIGHT SPORTS and Wrestling Inc.

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