World Cup 2026 Group D
Group stage complete: 72 group matches played, 48 of 48 teams with group results.
USA finished first in Group D with 6 points (4.96 xPts). Australia took the other automatic Round of 32 slot; Paraguay finished third and qualified via the best-third-place table. By xPts, Turkiye were Group D's strongest side (5.94) but finished fourth and are eliminated. Turkiye are the unlucky side here — 3 points from 5.94 expected (Δ -2.94). On expected points, Turkiye would rank 3 places higher.
Quick answers
- Finished firstWho finished first in World Cup 2026 Group D?
- Group D finished with USA first on 6 points and Australia second on 4 points.
- Points tableWhat are the Group D points?
- Group D points: USA 6 points, Australia 4 points, Paraguay 4 points, Turkiye 3 points.
- xG and xPtsWhat does xG say about World Cup 2026 Group D?
- By expected points, Turkiye finished first in Group D on 5.94 xPts. Turkiye have the strongest xG difference at +2.95. Turkiye are the unluckiest side on points versus xPts (Δ -2.94).
Published-rank context: Group D averages 23.5 in World Cup field rank, with USA (15th of 48) highest and Paraguay (30th) lowest; 2 top-half teams, 0 top-quarter teams. Published FIFA rank context
Strongest Group D opposition faced: Paraguay faced opponents averaging 21.3/48 in the World Cup field and FIFA #23.7 globally; trailed xG against a mid-ranked opponent field. Team schedule context
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | GF | GA | Pts | xGF | xGA | Group xPts | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2-0-1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4.63 | 3.94 | 4.96 | +1.04 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.08 | 2.68 | 3.51 | +0.49 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1.10 | 4.14 | 1.88 | +2.12 |
| 4 | Turkiye | 3 | 1-0-2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6.58 | 3.63 | 5.94 | -2.94 |
Knockout paths
- Match 81Who do USA play in the Round of 32?
- USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina xG form guide. USA: 4.63 xGF, 3.94 xGA, 4.96 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 88Who do Australia play in the Round of 32?
- Australia vs Egypt xG form guide. Australia: 2.08 xGF, 2.68 xGA, 3.51 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 74Who do Paraguay play in the Round of 32?
- Paraguay vs Germany xG form guide. Paraguay: 1.10 xGF, 4.14 xGA, 1.88 xPts in the group stage.
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