The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, and their Group D opponents may not pose a significant threat. The team has a favorable head-to-head record against Australia, Paraguay, and Turkiye.

Head-to-Head Records

The USMNT has faced Australia four times, with a record of 2-1-1. Their most recent match was a 2-1 win on October 14, 2025. Against Paraguay, the team has a record of 5-2-2 in nine matches, with their most recent win being a 2-1 victory on November 15, 2025.

The biggest test for the USMNT in the group stage will be against Turkiye, who have shown impressive form in qualifying. Turkiye has tied with Spain and won four consecutive games leading up to the World Cup. The USMNT has a record of 2-1-2 against Turkiye in five matches, with their most recent match being a 2-1 loss on June 7, 2025.

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