U.S. men's national team secures knockout round spot with 2-0 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States men's national team advanced to the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on June 19. U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's aggressive play led to an own goal by Australia, and a header from defender Alex Freeman added the second goal after a VAR review confirmed the play. This win gives the U.S. six points in Group D, ensuring their advancement regardless of the result in their final group game against Turkey next week. The U.S. showed strong offensive pressure throughout the match, finishing with 56% of possession.
- •U.S. wins 2-0 against Australia in Seattle.
- •Folarin Balogun sets up an own goal by Cameron Burgess.
- •Alex Freeman scores with a header confirmed by VAR.
- •The U.S. holds 56% possession during the match.
- •Next, the U.S. faces Turkey in their final group game.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. shuts out Australia, secures spot in World Cup knockout round
"The 2-0 victory gave the Americans six points in Group D, assuring the U.S. of advancing no matter what happens in its final group game.
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