Alex Freeman scores for U.S. in World Cup match against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Alex Freeman, the 21-year-old son of NFL legend Antonio Freeman, scored a goal for the United States in their World Cup match against Australia on June 19, 2026. Initially called offside, the goal was confirmed after a VAR review, which showed Freeman was onside. This goal put the U.S. up 2-0 in the first half of the group stage match held at Seattle Stadium. Freeman has now scored three goals in international play, adding to his performance from the previous week where he assisted in a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. The U.S. can secure a spot in the knockout round with a win in this match.
- •Freeman scored his second goal of the tournament in the first half.
- •The goal was confirmed after a VAR review overturned an offside call.
- •Freeman has three international goals and an assist in recent matches.
- •The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D stage.
- •The U.S. plays Turkey next on June 25.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Freeman, ex-Packer Antonio Freeman's son, scores for US in World Cup
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Freeman, son of Antonio, scores goal for U.S. vs. Australia
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Freeman, son of Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup
"Alex Freeman heads in a goal to give the USMNT a 2-0 lead vs Australia.
"Alex Freeman put the Americans up 2-0 against Australia on Friday
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:16 PMAlex Freeman, ex-Packer Antonio Freeman's son, scores for US in World Cup
Alex Freeman heads in a goal to give the USMNT a 2-0 lead vs Australia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:56 PMAlex Freeman, son of Antonio, scores goal for U.S. vs. Australia
"He did what?"
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:53 PMAlex Freeman, son of Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup
Alex Freeman put the Americans up 2-0 against Australia on Friday
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