United States secures 2-0 win over Australia in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle Stadium, qualifying for the World Cup round of 32. Cameron Burgess scored an own goal in the 11th minute, followed by Alex Freeman’s header just before halftime. The U.S. dominated possession, keeping Australia under pressure, despite some opportunities for the Socceroos. This victory marks the first time in 24 years the U.S. has started a tournament with two consecutive wins. A draw between Türkiye and Paraguay later could secure top spot in Group D for the U.S.
- •Cameron Burgess scored an own goal for the U.S. in the 11th minute.
- •Alex Freeman doubled the lead with a header before halftime.
- •U.S. men's national team qualifies for World Cup round of 32.
- •Australia has three points but faces future challenges in Group D.
- •A later match could determine group standings for the U.S.
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Only France top USMNT in all-time World Cup record as they qualify for knockouts
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — United States 2-0 Australia: USMNT become second team to reach World Cup knockouts
"The USMNT booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. Cameron Burgess’ own goal put them ahead before Alexander Freeman doubled the lead before halftime.
"The United States became the second nation to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Australia at the Seattle Stadium.A Cameron Burgess own goal and Alex Freeman’s second inte...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:58 PMOnly France top USMNT in all-time World Cup record as they qualify for knockouts
The USMNT booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. Cameron Burgess’ own goal put them ahead before Alexander Freeman doubled the lead before halftime.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:20 PMUnited States 2-0 Australia: USMNT become second team to reach World Cup knockouts
The United States became the second nation to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Australia at the Seattle Stadium.A Cameron Burgess own goal and Alex Freeman’s second inte...
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