How and where to watch Socceroos vs USA live and free in Australia
Key takeaways
- Australia vs USA kicks off Saturday, 20 June at 5am AEST and is free to watch on SBS and SBS On Demand.
- The Socceroos come in off the back of a stunning 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting top of Group D alongside the US.
- A win would all but guarantee Australia a spot in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Australia and the United States are both unbeaten in Group D and this Saturday's clash could go a long way to deciding who tops it.
Here's how to watch, what's at stake and what you need to know heading in.
How do I watch Australia vs USA for free?
SBS has exclusive broadcast rights to the entire World Cup in Australia, so the game is completely free to watch.
Your options include:
- SBS (Channel 3) for live free-to-air coverage
- SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) if there's a clash with another match
- SBS On Demand to live stream, or catch replays and highlights on demand
You can watch on the web, mobile, tablet and smart TV.
If you don't have an SBS account yet, it's free to sign up.
When does Australia vs USA kick off?
The game kicks off Saturday, 20 June at 5am AEST in Seattle.
Yes, it's an early one, so you'll need to set your alarm.
How did the Socceroos get here?
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in their Group D opener in Vancouver on Sunday, 14 June.
Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute, becoming Australia's youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer at 20.
Connor Metcalfe doubled it in the 75th, driving home from 23 metres.
What's at stake for the Socceroos?
Both Australia and the USA won their opening games, so this is effectively a top-of-the-group clash.
A win for the Socceroos would almost certainly seal their place in the Round of 32 and put serious pressure on the host nation heading into the final group game.
Australia's last group game is against Paraguay on Friday, 26 June at 12pm AEST.
What's Australia's World Cup history like?
The Socceroos have never won the World Cup.
Their best-ever tournament result was reaching the Round of 16, first at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and again at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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