USA vs Australia predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Published June 19th, 2026 - 08:06 GMT
USA vs Australia predicted lineups
USA vs Australia predicted lineups Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON / AFP

Co-hosts USA and Australia will be giving it their all today to keep their perfect start in Group D. The two sides are set to clash at Lumen Field in Seattle for the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

The American team kicked off their campaign with a stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the first round, while Australia pulled off a surprising 2-0 win against Turkey.

USA Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Matt Freese

Defenders: Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson

Midfielders: Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman

Forwards: Sergino Dest, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic

Australia Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Patrick Beach

Defenders: Jordan Bos, Cameron Burgess, Harry Souttar, Alessandro Circati, Jacob Italiano

Midfielders: Nestory Irankunda, Paul Okon-Engstler, Aiden O'Neill, Connor Metcalfe

Forward: Mohamed Toure