Alex Freeman scores for USMNT against Australia at World Cup
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Alex Freeman scored a goal for the United States Men's National Team during their World Cup match against Australia on June 19, 2026. The goal, which was initially disallowed for offsides, was confirmed after a video review, giving the U.S. a 2-0 lead in the first half. Freeman, the son of former Packers receiver Antonio Freeman, is a rising star who joined Villarreal earlier this season. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Freeman scored in the 43rd minute after a set piece play.
- •The initial offsides call was overturned after a VAR review.
- •Freeman has three goals in 19 appearances for the USMNT.
- •He made his USMNT debut at age 20.
- •The match against Australia is still being played.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Freeman's USMNT goal against Australia was 'full-circle family moment'
- 12:51 AMESPN — Freeman goal for U.S. 'full circle family moment'
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Packers have surprising tie to the USMNT success at the World Cup through franchise legend, and it showed against Australia
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Son of former Packers WR scores goal for USMNT at World Cup
"Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international goal for Freeman, the Americans' youngest starter at age 21.
"U.S. defender Alex Freeman celebrated a "full-circle family moment" on Friday, scoring a goal in the Americans' 2-0 win over Australia on the same field -- kind of -- where his father, Antonio Freeman Jr., once had a banner day for the Green Bay Packers.
"Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers receiver Antonio Freeman and a rising star in American soccer, scored a goal for the United States Men's National Team during Friday's World Cup matchup with Australia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:29 AMAlex Freeman's USMNT goal against Australia was 'full-circle family moment'
Alex Freeman scored a massive goal to help the USMNT win against Australia in a venue his father also performed well in.
- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 12:51 AMFreeman goal for U.S. 'full circle family moment'
U.S. defender Alex Freeman celebrated a "full-circle family moment" on Friday, scoring a goal in the Americans' 2-0 win over Australia on the same field -- kind of -- where his father, Antonio Freeman Jr., once had a banner day for the Green Bay Packers.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:10 PMPackers have surprising tie to the USMNT success at the World Cup through franchise legend, and it showed against Australia
Alex Freeman, who scored a goal for the United States against Australia, is son of Packers legend Antonio Freeman.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:47 PMAlex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win
Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday. It was the third international goal for Freeman, the Americans' youngest starter at age 21.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:08 PMSon of former Packers WR scores goal for USMNT at World Cup
Alex Freeman, the son of former Green Bay Packers receiver Antonio Freeman and a rising star in American soccer, scored a goal for the United States Men's National Team during Friday's World Cup matchup with Australia.
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