2026 FIFA World Cup Group D Permutations- USA PAR AUS TUR

One of the more straightforward groups. USA are group winners. Türkiye are eliminated. It’s a shootout between Australia and Paraguay who play each other last. Australia needs a draw to finish second. A loss means they finish third on 3 POINTS which may or may not be enough Paraguay needs to win to finish second. A draw sees Paraguay finish third on 4 POINTS whilst a loss means they will finish third on 3 POINTS. That one point difference could be everything. Practically a draw suits both teams...