World Cup 2026 archive
Group D – World Cup 2026: Stars, Stripes & Turkish Passion
🇺🇸 EuroTipHub · · 5 min read
Written before the tournament. Kept so the reasoning is still on the record. Not current advice.
Group D features host nation USA alongside Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia — an open and physically demanding group with teams from four different continents.
Teams in Group D
🇺🇸 USA
CONCACAF · Host Nation
🇹🇷 Turkey
UEFA · Qualified
🇵🇾 Paraguay
CONMEBOL · Qualified
🇦🇺 Australia
AFC · Qualified
Group D – Odds when published
| Team | Win WC | Win Group | Advance (Y/N) | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 67 | 2.40 | 1.12 / 6.00 | Telbet |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 101 | 2.75 | 1.25 / 3.70 | Telbet |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 151 | 4.75 | 1.50 / 2.50 | Telbet |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 501 | 8.00 | 1.90 / 1.80 | Telbet |
Prices from June 2026. Not a live board.
Analysis: An Open Group with Home Advantage
The USA will be highly motivated playing on home soil and are the favourites to win Group D. However, they have not been overly impressive in recent friendlies, and the group is far from straightforward.
Turkey bring creativity, passion, and technical quality — they are dangerous outsiders who could easily top the group if they hit form. Paraguay represent classic South American resilience and physicality, while Australia are tough, organised, and difficult to break down.
This group is likely to feature many tight, competitive matches with a strong emphasis on duels, set-pieces, and tactical discipline. Expect plenty of low-scoring games and a battle for second place between Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia.
Key Players to Watch
🇺🇸 USA: Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Ricardo Pepi will be central to their attack.
🇹🇷 Turkey: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu bring flair and creativity.
🇵🇾 Paraguay: Miguel Almirón and the experienced defence led by Gustavo Gómez.
🇦🇺 Australia: Harry Souttar, Jackson Irvine, and Mitchell Duke lead the physical challenge.
Betting Tips & Value Picks
Group D is one of the more balanced groups in the tournament. The USA are favourites thanks to home support, but Turkey’s creativity and the resilience of Paraguay and Australia make second place very much up for grabs. Expect intense, hard-fought matches throughout the group stage.