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Group D Qualification Scenarios: Who Can Advance at World Cup 2026?
If Group D ended on the current table, USA and Australia would hold the automatic places and Turkiye would sit on the best-third-place bubble. The group is still best read as a scenario board until all six matches are complete.
- Group
- Group D
- Matches recorded
- 2/6
- Automatic places
- Top two
- Bubble route
- Best third-place teams
Current Group D qualification table
| Rank | Team | Pts | GD | GF | Status | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  USA | 3 | 3 | 4 | Top-two place | 75% |
| 2 |  Australia | 3 | 2 | 2 | Top-two place | 62% |
| 3 |  Turkiye | 0 | -2 | 0 | Third-place bubble | 75% |
| 4 |  Paraguay | 0 | -3 | 1 | Needs results | 60% |
Team-by-team outlook
USAUSA are currently ranked #1 in the group table with 75% model odds to reach the round of 32.
AustraliaAustralia are currently ranked #2 in the group table with 62% model odds to reach the round of 32.
TurkiyeTurkiye are currently ranked #3 in the group table with 75% model odds to reach the round of 32.
ParaguayParaguay are currently ranked #4 in the group table with 60% model odds to reach the round of 32.
Remaining group fixtures
- Match 29USA vs AustraliaSeattle, USA
- Match 32Turkiye vs ParaguaySan Francisco Bay Area, USA
- Match 59Turkiye vs USALos Angeles, USA
- Match 60Paraguay vs AustraliaSan Francisco Bay Area, USA
FAQ
Who qualifies from Group D at the 2026 World Cup?
The top two teams in Group D qualify automatically. The third-place team can also qualify if its record is one of the eight best third-place records across all twelve groups.
Can three teams qualify from Group D?
Yes. Group D can send three teams to the round of 32 if the third-place finisher ranks inside the best-third-place pool.
How are Group D ties decided?
Teams level on points are separated by goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head criteria, disciplinary record, and later tie-breakers under the tournament rules.