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After wins in their respective opening World Cup 2026 Group D games, the USA and Australia are both battling it out for top spot.
This one could be fireworks – almost literally after last year's spicy 'friendly' – as the Socceroos attempt to stifle the Stars and Stripes, with FourFourTwo providing all the details on how you can watch the game.
- Kick-off time: 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm ET / 5:00am AEST (Sat)
- FREE Stream: BBC (UK) / SBS (AUS)
- TV & Streaming: Fox (US)
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Mauricio Pochettino's men made a flying start to their finals campaign with a big 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Former former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who scored twice, was the star of the show, with skipper Christian Pulisic also impressing before a worrisome calf problem meant his substitution at the interval.
Australia also flew out of the traps with an upset win over Turkey, as 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda became his country's youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer, meaning this contest could go a long way to deciding who finishes top of the group. The winner guarantees progress.
Read on as FourFourTwo brings you all the information you need to watch USA vs Australia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere.
Watch USA vs Australia for FREE
USA vs Australia will be free-to-stream across multiple regions, including BBC in the UK, RTÉ Player in Ireland, SBS On Demand in Australia, CazéTV on YouTube in Brazil, NOS in the Netherlands, RTBF/VRT in Belgium, SRF/RTS/RSI in Switzerland, and TRT in Turkey.
English commentary will be provided on BBC, RTE Player and SBS On Demand.
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How to watch USA vs Australia in the UK
In the UK, you can stream USA vs Australia on BBC One. The build-up starts at 7:30pm BST, ahead of the kick-off at 8:00pm BST.
How to watch USA vs Australia in the US
In the US, you can stream USA vs Australia on Fox.
This channel is accessible via Fox's own streaming platform Fox One or via a cord-cutting platform such as YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
How to watch USA vs Australia in Australia
In Australia, you can watch USA vs Australia on the free SBS On Demand.
USA vs Australia: World Cup 2026 Preview
Seattle is the venue for the USMNT's second World Cup 2026 group game, with excitement high after a number of impressive facets against Paraguay.
Balogun's brace made him just the second player in the nation's history to score more than once in a World Cup game, a feat that had been a long time coming. Bert Patenaude in 1930. Thanks for asking.
Pochettino is likely to name an unchanged starting XI following their big win last time out, though there are slight concerns over Pulisic's fitness.
Taken off at half-time after picking up a knock, there have been some alleviating of those fears, though. Poch and midfielder Tyler Adams having both stated the forward will be ready to face the Socceroos.
Up against a Turkey side many had tipped to be dark horses, Australia secured a spirited 2-0 victory thanks to goals in either half from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
A sturdy defensive performance was epitomised by the heroics of goalkeeper Patrick Beach, who made a huge eight stops in his competitive debut for the national side.
Tony Popovic's side are likely to be under pressure once again in this clash with the Stars and Stripes, who have managed to emerge as victors in each of their last two clashes with Australia, including a 2-1 triumph in October 2025 that featured plenty of animosity between both sets of players.
USA vs Australia: Group D
FourFourTwo's prediction
USA 3-1 Australia
The US were very enjoyable to watch against Paraguay and FourFourTwo predicts they'll win with ease in Seattle.
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