Group D is settled. The United States won the group on six points, Australia took second on goal difference, Paraguay finished third on four points and Türkiye finished fourth despite beating the hosts.
The final window changed two things at once: Türkiye's 3-2 win gave the USA a warning before the knockouts, while Paraguay's 0-0 draw with Australia sent Australia through second and left Paraguay third.
After the final whistle, the USA path moves to the Round of 32, Australia move on as runners-up and Paraguay qualify through the best-third-place route.
What the final window changed
Final tableGroup winner
USA results and knockout exit
Follow the United States' three Group D results, Round of 32 win and Round of 16 exit.
Final-window shock
Türkiye 3-2 USA in Los Angeles
Türkiye won the night, but the United States still finished first in Group D.
Second-place decider
Paraguay 0-0 Australia in the Bay Area
The draw sent Australia through second on goal difference and left Paraguay third on four points.
Third-place picture
Paraguay's third-place picture
Paraguay finished on four points and qualified through the final best-third-place table.
Final Group D order
Complete1. United States
Six points were enough for first place after wins over Paraguay and Australia.
2. Australia
Australia matched Paraguay on four points and took second on goal difference.
3. Paraguay
The 0-0 draw left Paraguay third, with four points enough for the best-third-place route.
4. Türkiye
Türkiye beat the USA in the finale but finished fourth after earlier dropped points.
Group D fixture list
6 matchesUnited States vs Paraguay
Final - United States 4-1 Paraguay
The co-host opener sets the early tone for the United States route and Paraguay's chase.
Match RecapAustralia vs Türkiye
Final - Australia 2-0 Türkiye
Australia and Türkiye establish who can put first-week pressure on the USA path.
Match RecapTürkiye vs Paraguay
Final - Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay
Türkiye vs Paraguay shapes the middle of the table before the USA play Australia later that day.
Match RecapUnited States vs Australia
Final - United States 2-0 Australia
The United States can create separation here, while Australia can make the group much tighter.
Match RecapTürkiye vs United States
Final - Türkiye 3-2 United States
Türkiye beat the United States 3-2, but the hosts still finished first in Group D.
Match RecapParaguay vs Australia
Final - Paraguay 0-0 Australia
Paraguay and Australia drew 0-0, sending Australia second and Paraguay third on four points.
Match RecapWhat to watch
Matchday guideUSA next
The United States move from Group D results to the Round of 32 opponent and kickoff-time question.
Australia through
Australia's second-place finish is the direct qualification story behind the hosts.
Paraguay qualify from third
Paraguay's four points are inside the final best-third-place line.
FAQ
Who won World Cup 2026 Group D?
The United States won Group D on six points after beating Paraguay and Australia before losing 3-2 to Türkiye.
Why did Australia finish second in Group D?
Australia and Paraguay both finished on four points, but Australia took second place on goal difference after their 0-0 draw.
Did Paraguay advance from third place?
Yes. Paraguay finished third on four points and qualified through the final World Cup 2026 best-third-place table.
Why did Türkiye finish fourth after beating the USA?
Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 in the final group match, but earlier results left them fourth in the final Group D table.