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Australia faces USMNT in World Cup clash as matches unfold

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Australia faces USMNT in World Cup clash as matches unfold

Summary

Australia and the United States men's national team meet in Seattle for their World Cup match today. Both teams have three points from their opening games, making this contest crucial for advancing to the knockout stages. The match comes after Australia's previous 2-0 victory against Turkey, where defender Harry Souttar made a notable impact with 13 clearances. Meanwhile, the USMNT aims to capitalize on their roster's strengths, including emerging talents like Nestory Irankunda, who impressed in the opener. Other games today feature Brazil taking on Haiti and Scotland versus Morocco later in the evening.

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Key Details

•Australia and USMNT both on three points in Group D
•Harry Souttar recorded 13 clearances against Turkey
•Nestory Irankunda scored in Australia's previous match
•Brazil expected to perform strongly against Haiti
•Scotland seeks a point against Morocco for advancement

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As Group C and Group D teams play their second games, two of the world's best managers, Mauricio Pochettino and Carlo Ancelotti, face very different tasks
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