Match Details
- The United States faces Australia in a Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 19 at 3:00 PM ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- BetMGM lists the US as -165 favorites, Australia as +400 underdogs, and a draw at +320, with an over/under of 2.5 goals.
Key Matchup: USA vs. Australia
Pulisic Injury Clouds US Plans
US midfielder Christian Pulisic left the first half of the team's opening 4-1 win over Paraguay due to a calf injury. According to SICscore.com, he has a history of calf issues and did not practice with the team this week. An unnamed source cited in the article states there is a 70% chance he will be rested for this match.
US Performance in Opener
The US scored three of four goals against Paraguay while Pulisic was on the pitch. The team had 1.42 expected goals (xG) and scored via an own goal.
Australia's Strong Start
Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opener, with 1.18 xG and 28% possession. They entered as +425 underdogs.
Group D Context
With a 48-team field, 32 teams advance to the knockout round. Australia had the worst betting odds to win Group D, making a draw a potentially acceptable result.
Betting Trends
80% of bets are on over 2.5 goals at BetMGM, but the under is priced higher at Circa Sports and Pinnacle. The article recommends betting under 2.5 goals (-115) at BetMGM.