Group D: Standings, Teams & Matches
The 4 teams in Group D, the final table showing who won the group, and all 6 group games with their final scores.
Teams
Standings (the group table)
| Position# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
How to read this table:
- P = games played, W = won
- D = drew (a tie, no winner)
- L = lost, GF = goals scored
- GA = goals let in
- GD = goal difference (goals scored minus goals let in)
- Pts = points.
A team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
The team with the most points sits on top.
The top 2 teams (highlighted) move on to the next round, and so do the 8 teams that finish third with the best records across all 12 groups. See exactly how teams qualify.
How did Group D finish?
The co-hosts did it, and the United States won Group D in front of their own fans.
They topped the group on 6 points, even though they lost their final game 3-2 to Turkey when a place was already booked.
That dead-rubber slip does not change the big picture, because the USA went through as group winners.
Australia took 2nd place on 4 points and join them in the knockout rounds.
They were efficient and hard to beat all the way through, exactly the kind of team that quietly gets the job done.
Now for the happy surprise, because Paraguay have sneaked through.
They finished 3rd on 4 points, and those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots, so the longest wait in their history ends with a place in the round of 32.
Turkey are the team going home, and they will leave with one last party.
They beat the USA 3-2 thanks to a Kaan Ayhan goal in the 8th minute of stoppage time, the only win of a tournament that ends with them on 3 points and out.
So the USA and Australia are through, Paraguay also advance as a best-3rd team, and Turkey are out.
Games (matches)
- United StatesParaguaySoFi Stadium, InglewoodJun 124-1
- AustraliaTurkeyBC Place, VancouverJun 132-0
- United StatesAustraliaLumen Field, SeattleJun 192-0
- TurkeyParaguayLevi's Stadium, Santa ClaraJun 190-1
- TurkeyUnited StatesSoFi Stadium, InglewoodJun 253-2
- ParaguayAustraliaLevi's Stadium, Santa ClaraJun 250-0
Common questions
Who won Group D?
The United States won Group D on 6 points. The co-hosts topped the group even after losing their final game 3-2 to Turkey, when their place was already secure. They reached the knockout rounds in front of their home fans.
Which teams qualified from Group D?
The United States and Australia both went through from Group D. The USA won the group on 6 points and Australia took 2nd on 4 points. Both teams reached the knockout rounds.
Has Paraguay made it through from Group D?
Yes, Paraguay are through. They finished 3rd on 4 points, and those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots. Nobody left can catch them, so their place is safe.
Did Turkey beat the USA?
Yes, Turkey beat the United States 3-2 in their final group game. Kaan Ayhan scored the winner in the 8th minute of stoppage time, right at the end. It was Turkey's only win of the tournament, but they still finished 4th and are out.
What were the final Group D standings?
The United States finished top on 6 points, with Australia 2nd on 4 points. Paraguay came 3rd on 4 points and Turkey finished at the bottom of the group on 3 points. The USA and Australia went through, Paraguay also advanced as a best-3rd team, and Turkey are out.