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Where to Watch USMNT vs Australia? Kick-Off Time, Live Streaming & TV Channels for the World Cup

Two teams coming off wins in their World Cup opener face off in an important Group D match which will have a direct influence on who progresses to the next round.

The USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 and sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament, proving they are not a team to be taken lightly.

Folarin Balogun turned out to be the star of the match as the 24-year-old scored a brace, becoming only the second player from the United States to score more than one goal in a World Cup game.

 Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Chris Richards during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay. Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images
Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Chris Richards during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay. Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images

Giovanni Reyna too found the back of the net late in injury time to seal the victory.

On the other hand, Australia managed to hold off a tough Turkey side, who many expected to beat the Socceroos, to secure a 2-0 win. The Socceroos were able to manage only 28% possession but goalkeeper Patrick Beach and a stubborn defense helped Australia keep the Turkish attack at bay.

While the defense stood their ground, Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe's goals were enough for them to come out victorious.

Where to Watch USMNT vs Australia?

In the United States, the English-language broadcast is available live on FOX, with streaming accessible via the FOX Sports app, the new FOX One platform, and for free on Tubi. Spanish speakers can tune into the television broadcast on Telemundo, while Peacock handles the live streaming coverage.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match is being broadcast live across BBC and ITV networks, allowing fans to stream online through BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Down under in Australia, the Socceroos' second group stage game is being shown live and free on SBS. Australian fans looking to stream the match on their phones, tablets, or smart TVs can access the broadcast completely free via the SBS On Demand platform.

For Canadian fans, Bell Media will carry the match live on TSN for English commentary and RDS for French coverage, with digital streams available on the TSN app, TSN+, and RDS digital platforms.

In Mexico, the tournament is accessible with multi-network coverage on free-to-air television. Fans can watch the live broadcast on both TelevisaUnivision through TUDN or Canal 5, and TV Azteca on Azteca 7, with streaming options available on their respective digital streaming applications

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM.

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