liveUpdated 4m agoFollow live as the U.S. looks to qualify for the knockouts with a win in Seattle today.The Athletic Live TeamJune 19, 2026 at 7:16 AM EDTThe USMNT is back in action later today Getty ImagesUSMNT vs Australia — latestThe United States continues its 2026 World Cup group-stage campaign against Australia today.Mauricio Pochettino’s side, co-hosting the tournament, is well-placed to qualify from Group D after a 4-1 rout of Paraguay.Australia, meanwhile, beat Turkey 2-0 and is also in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage.Start time: 12 p.m. PT, 3 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. BSTHow to watch: FOX, Fubo (try for free)Team news: USMNT star Pulisic “questionable”Join the conversation here or by emailing live@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic here The AthleticThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our coverage of the Champions League, Premier League and Europe’s other top competitions. Meanwhile, the NFL and college football seasons are fast approaching, the MLB and WNBA seasons roll on, plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.Our venue today Getty ImagesLumen Field: Seattle, WashingtonBuilt with soccer in mind, Seattle’s Lumen Field boasts good views from all sides and has a capacity of 68,740.Opened in 2002, it is usually home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, MLS’s Seattle Sounders and the NWSL’s Seattle Reign. For FIFA purposes, it has been renamed Seattle Stadium for the duration of the tournament.Access to the downtown stadium is easy, and there is plenty for visitors to do in a city that has embraced soccer and its culture.How to watch USMNT vs Australia Getty ImagesHere’s how you can tune into the action live, depending on where you are in the world — and without foregoing our live coverage here, of course.U.S.: FOXStreaming: Fubo (try for free)Australia: SBSCanada: TSNUK: BBCWhat time does the match kick off? Getty ImagesThe game begins at noon PT in Seattle, which is 3 p.m. ET on the East Coast.For those of you in Mexico, it’s 2 p.m. CT, while in the UK it’s 8 p.m. BST.There are various time zones in Australia, too, but in short: it’s the early hours of Saturday morning.Hello and welcome to USMNT vs. Australia Getty ImagesGood day, everyone, and welcome to The Athletic for our continuing World Cup coverage.Today brings a huge match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as co-host Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT faces Australia in Group D.After that brilliant 4-1 win over Paraguay to open its tournament, the U.S. is in an excellent position to advance to the knockout stage.So stick with us as we bring you all the team news, predictions, analysis, color and more from our brilliant team of reporters on the ground.Why would you want to be anywhere else?