The United States men’s national team continues its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Australia this Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, with coverage on FOX.
Team USA enters the matchup riding momentum from a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Inglewood. That result marked the nation's largest World Cup winning margin since 1930. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino now shifts focus to an Australian side that opened group play with a 2-0 win over Türkiye.
Star midfielder Christian Pulisic remains a question mark after exiting the opener with a left calf issue. Pochettino confirmed medical staff will assess his fitness before finalizing the lineup for this critical Group D fixture. The outcome could determine which team controls the group standings heading into the final matchday.
This tournament features an expanded 48-team field, raising the stakes for every group stage result. Fans can watch the broadcast live on FOX or stream via FOX One and Tubi.