Group D wrapped up with Australia and Paraguay booking their places in the knockout stage, while Turkey signed off from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the United States.

Although the Turks were already eliminated before kickoff, they produced one of the most entertaining matches of the final round, scoring a stoppage-time winner to leave the tournament on a high.

Australia and Paraguay Settle for Qualification

The group's decisive qualification battle never truly came to life.

Knowing that a draw would almost certainly send both teams through, Australia and Paraguay approached the match cautiously, with neither side committing many players forward.

Australia looked slightly more threatening before halftime but struggled to create genuine scoring opportunities. Paraguay, meanwhile, failed to produce the attacking urgency expected from a team that still had a chance of finishing second.

The best moments arrived in the closing minutes. Jordan Bos came close to snatching a winner for the Socceroos with a shot that drifted just wide, while Mauricio wasted Paraguay's clearest opening shortly afterward.

Neither side found the breakthrough, and the goalless draw was enough to secure progression for both nations.

Turkey Produce Late-Minute Drama

While little happened in the group's other fixture, the meeting between the United States and Turkey delivered goals from the opening whistle.

The Americans struck first after only three minutes when Auston Trusty found the net, but Turkey responded almost immediately through Arda Guler, who restored parity just seven minutes later.

Before halftime, Orkun Kokcu completed the comeback by finishing a flowing team move after excellent work from Eren Elmali, giving Turkey a 2-1 advantage.

The United States refused to back down and levelled the score early in the second half thanks to a superb long-range effort from Sebastian Berhalter.

Both teams continued to attack, creating an open and entertaining contest despite the limited stakes. Christian Pulisic made a noticeable impact after coming off the bench, helping the Americans increase the pressure during the closing stages.

However, the decisive moment belonged to Turkey.

Deep into stoppage time, Kaan Ayhan converted the final opportunity of the match to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory, ensuring the Turks finished their World Cup campaign with three points.

Group D Final Picture

Despite the defeat, the United States had already done enough to finish top of Group D and will head into the knockout rounds as group winners.

Australia also advanced after securing second place, while Paraguay progressed as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.

Turkey, meanwhile, exit the competition with mixed emotions. Although their campaign ended in disappointment, they at least departed the World Cup with an entertaining victory that showcased the quality they had struggled to produce earlier in the tournament.