Australia vs USA FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Australia is set to challenge the tournament host USA in the upcoming clash at the Seattle Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 12 AM PKT, June 20.

The USA began their World Cup journey with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay at home and will be hoping to carry that form into their next game. On the other hand, Australia also made a strong start, beating Turkey 2-0 in their opening match.

Considering the above results, this is an important clash that brings together two teams that won their opening matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The USA came out on top the last time these sides met, claiming a 2-1 victory over Australia in 2025.

For the upcoming clash at the Seattle Stadium, both teams have revealed their starting XI. Let’s take a look at them below.

Australia Starting XI

Beach, Circati, Souttar, Burgess, Italiano, Bos, Okon-Engstler, O'Neill, Leckie, Velupillay, Touré

USA Starting XI

Freese; A. Robinson, Ream, Richards, Freeman, Dest; McKennie, Adams, Tillman; Pepi, Balogu