United States advance to World Cup knock-out stages after defeating Australia
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States secured a spot in the knock-out stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Australia on June 19 in Seattle. Cameron Burgess opened the scoring with an own goal in the 11th minute, followed by a goal from Alex Freeman before halftime. Despite missing key player Christian Pulisic due to injury, the US demonstrated a strong performance, making it two wins from two matches in the group stage. The win boosts US confidence as they look to continue their run in the tournament.
- •US defeat Australia 2-0 at the World Cup on June 19.
- •Cameron Burgess scored an own goal, followed by Alex Freeman's header.
- •US played without Christian Pulisic, who is sidelined with a leg injury.
- •The US aim to secure top spot in Group D with another match pending.
- •US next face The Crescent Stars on June 22.
- 9:46 PMBBC Sport — USA close in on last 32 with win over Australia
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Co-hosts US sail into World Cup last 32 after Australia well beaten
"Co-hosts the United States powered into the knock-out stages of the World Cup after swatting aside Australia 2-0 on Friday and sending fans in Seattle wild. Supporter trepidation that the home side might not be strong enough to escape Group D has been transformed into a growing belief the could do some damage in the knock-outs.
"The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.
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External links- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 9:46 PMUSA close in on last 32 with win over Australia
The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:26 PMCo-hosts US sail into World Cup last 32 after Australia well beaten
Co-hosts the United States powered into the knock-out stages of the World Cup after swatting aside Australia 2-0 on Friday and sending fans in Seattle wild. Supporter trepidation that the home side might not be strong enough to escape Group D has been transformed into a growing belief the could do some damage in the knock-outs.
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