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U.S. Favored in Group D of 2026 World Cup

6/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States will compete in Group D of the 2026 World Cup as a co-host.
Group D also contains Turkiye, Paraguay and Australia, with the U.S. listed as a slight favorite.
PrizePicks odds give the U.S. a -750 chance to reach the knockout stage, while Turkiye is -500, Paraguay -205 and Australia -110.
The tournament runs from June 11 to June 27-28, 2026, and PrizePicks allows real-money picks in 35-50 states.

History

Historical Context

FIFA awarded the 1994 World Cup to the United States after a July 4 1988 vote, noting the country’s ready stadiums and the promise to spark soccer growth. The tournament set a record 3.6 million spectators, prompting the creation of Major League Soccer in 1993. That legacy underpins the 2026 co-hosting plan, which again aims to expand the sport domestically.

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Story summary

The United States will compete in Group D of the 2026 World Cup as a co-host.
Group D also contains Turkiye, Paraguay and Australia, with the U.S. listed as a slight favorite.
PrizePicks odds give the U.S. a -750 chance to reach the knockout stage, while Turkiye is -500, Paraguay -205 and Australia -110.
The tournament runs from June 11 to June 27-28, 2026, and PrizePicks allows real-money picks in 35-50 states.

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