The official FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw and Match Schedule has been confirmed, with Australia facing hosts the USA, Paraguay, and the Winner of UEFA Play-Off C – either Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo in Group D.
Read on for all the details around dates, kick-off times, venues, and how to access tickets.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Schedule – Group D
Australia vs. Winner UEFA Play-Off C (Turkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo)
Date: Saturday, 13 June
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
Kick-off: 9:00 PM local / 2:00 PM AEST (Sunday, 14 June)
Broadcast: SBS and SBS On Demand
USA vs. Australia
Date: Friday, 19 June
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, USA
Kick-off: 12:00 PM local / 5:00 AM AEST (Saturday, 20 June)
Broadcast: SBS and SBS On Demand
Paraguay vs. Australia
Date: Thursday, 25 June
Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, USA
Kick-off: 7:00 PM local / 12:00 PM AEST (Friday, 26 June)
Broadcast: SBS and SBS On Demand
FIFA World Cup 26™ Tickets – What Happens Next?
Football Australia will receive an allotment of tickets to distribute to FA+ Members for each of Australia’s FIFA World Cup 26™ matches, in close coordination with FIFA Ticketing. To be eligible for this allocation, fans must be members of FA+.
Not an FA+ member? Register now – you still have time.
On Tuesday, 9 December, Football Australia will provide all FA+ members with a complete list of dates, procedures, and FAQs to assist in applying for supporter ticket allocation. Members will also be notified when they will receive their Access Codes.
Upon that confirmed date, FA+ members will receive a link and unique access code via email to gain entry to the FIFA Ticketing portal. This access code will only be available for one-time use and cannot be shared. FA+ members interested in applying for tickets should use the email address registered with their FA+ account to ensure smooth processing.
To register for a FIFA ID, it’s essential to note that you must be at least 13 years old, and to create a FIFA ticketing account, the minimum age is 18 years. The eligibility requirements to apply for FIFA World Cup tickets (Football Australia’s supporter allocation) include:
- Being a FA+ Member (minimum age of 18)
- Possessing a FIFA ID to access the ticket portal
The application process will not be first-come, first-served. FA+ members can apply at any point during the application window, provided they have received an Access Code from Football Australia. The application process will open on 3:00 AM AEDT on Friday, 12 December (11:00 AM ET, 5:00 PM CET on Thursday, 11 December) and close at 3:00 AM AEDT on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 (11:00 AM ET, 5:00 PM CET on Tuesday, 13 January 2026).
Football Australia Travel Package Partner
In the upcoming days, Football Australia will announce an Official Travel Package partner. These packages will offer officially endorsed tour experiences to watch the CommBank Socceroos, complete with exclusive benefits and unparalleled access.
Stay tuned to FA channels for the latest updates and further details!