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Editor's note: Follow the USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match live!What will they do for an encore?It might've felt like the United States men's national soccer team won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant effort against Paraguay, but the quest is still just beginning. That wasn't bad for a statement to get things started, though. Folarin Balogun exceeded any and all expectations with a first half brace, part of a three-goal opening 45 minutes from one of the host countries.The Americans capped off the group stage opener with a 4-1 win, but still didn't escape without concerns regarding their best player.Christian Pulisic's status is up in the air after a left calf injury resulted in a halftime substitution. He is said to be making progress, but it remains unclear whether he'll be in the lineup on June 19.Stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup LIVE with FuboWhether he plays or not, the Americans have some business to take care of. Team USA can win the group with a win against the Australians if Turkey lose or draw against Paraguay. A loss isn't the end of the world, but the USA would no longer be able to win the group.A draw means the final positioning of the group standings would come down the final match.Even after a triumphant victory, the Americans still have work to do. Here's a look at when the match against Australia begins and everything else you need to know.What time is the USA game today?The USA match against Australia is set to kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, June 18.It will be Team USA's second group stage match after a 4-1 win over Paraguay in the opener. Australia also got off to a winning start in the group stage, posting a 2-0 victory against Turkey.USA vs. Australia channelTV channel: Fox | Telemundo (in Spanish)Fans hoping to watch the Americans and Australians battle in the group stage can catch all the action on their local Fox station. The event will also be available in Spanish on Telemundo.USA vs. Australia streamStreaming: Fubo | Tubi | FOX One App | Peacock (in Spanish)The USA vs. Australia match will be streamed on Fubo, Tubi, Fox One and also in Spanish on Peacock.USA vs. Australia locationVenue: Lumen FieldLocation: Seattle, WashingtonSeattle Stadium, better known as Lumen Field and the home of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, will be the site for this group stage match.Full Team USA schedule for 2026 World CupBelow is a look at the USMNT's full schedule for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.Friday, June 12: USMNT 4, Paraguay 1Friday, June 19: vs. Australia, 3 p.m. ET (Lumen Field)Thursday, June 25: vs. Turkey, 10 p.m. ET (SoFi Stadium)Any additional USMNT games will depend on the team's ability to advance out of Group D and into the knockout stage.The first round of knockout stage games will be played between June 28 and July 3.Shop USMNT World Cup tickets
