Alex Freeman scores key goal as USMNT defeats Australia 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Alex Freeman scored his first World Cup goal in the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia on June 20, 2026, securing a place in the Round of 32. Freeman's goal came after a VAR review confirmed he was onside following a blocked shot from Sergiño Dest. The young defender, with only 19 caps, has quickly established himself as a vital part of the U.S. defense since his first call-up. Previously, the U.S. had taken the lead through an own goal from Australian defender Cameron Burgess. The victory highlighted Freeman's rapid rise in international soccer since debuting in 2022.
- •Freeman's goal marked his first in World Cup play.
- •The USMNT secured a 2-0 win against Australia.
- •The team progresses to the Round of 32.
- •Freeman has quickly become integral to the U.S. back line.
- •The U.S. first goal was credited as an own goal by Burgess.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — How Alex Freeman became a USMNT mainstay — and World Cup hero
"In just over a year, Freeman has gone from his first U.S. senior cap to a key piece of the USMNT back line, scoring a crucial goal in the USMNT's win over Australia.
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