New Delhi, June 19 -- Co-hosts the United States and Australia will lock horns in a Group D clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle on Friday, with the winner qualifying for the round of 32.

Both teams won their opening matches. While the USA thumped Paraguay 4-1 in their opening clash last week, Australia pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey.

The USA are on top of Group D with three points thanks to their bigger victory margin and superior goal difference (3), whereas Australia are in second place with the same number of points and a goal difference of two.

The USA and Australia have met four times in international football, all friendlies. This will be their first-ever meeting at the FIFA World Cup. The USA defeated Aust...