US soccer team advances with two wins, eyes knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The United States secured a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle, marking their second win in the World Cup group stage. Aggregate scoring from the first two matches stands at 6-1, with Malik Tillman contributing to the latest win. The team is optimistic about their chances despite being underdogs, as they prepare for a final group match against Turkey. Historical context includes the US's mixed World Cup performance, having won only one knockout game since their quarterfinal run in 2002.
- •US leads group stage with 6-1 aggregate score
- •Malik Tillman scores in 2-0 win over Australia
- •Next match against Turkey is dead rubber
- •US historically has struggled in knockout rounds
- •Team expresses confidence in World Cup aspirations
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'Not ridiculous': US dreams of World Cup glory after big wins
"Could the United States really win the World Cup?So, does Richards really believe the US could pull off what would be comfortably the greatest upset World Cup win in modern history?
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