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Deja Fontaine

United States vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

United States vs Australia is a Group D showdown at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 19, 2026, kicking off at 12:00 local time. Both sides arrive with three points from Matchday 1, meaning a winner here takes a commanding lead at the top of the group. The United States vs Australia betting odds make the hosts clear favorites at -159, with Australia available at +450.

The United States opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Australia shut out Turkey 2-0. Three points from this fixture would put either side in a strong position to advance from Group D, giving this match genuine knockout-round stakes well before the final matchday. Christian Pulisic, who has scored 33 goals across 86 appearances for the United States, leads a forward line that produced four goals in the opener and will be the focal point of the Australian defensive plan.

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