FIFA World Cup draw puts Team USA against Australia at group stage

Tournament Overview - The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a historic 48 nations [7][8] - Matches will be hosted across 16 cities in three countries [8] US Team Analysis - The US team is ranked 14th in FIFA's ranking [3] - The US was drawn into a group with Australia, ranked 26th [3][4] - Being a host nation gives the US a higher grouping, providing a favorable matchup [4][5] - Experts believe the draw is about as good as it could have played out for the US [5] - Strong performance in the group stage is crucial for advancing to the knockout stage [6] Broadcast Information - The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast on Telmundo, Peacock, and the Telmundo app [8]