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U.S. soccer team celebrates victory at World Cup watch party in park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

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Summary

On June 19, thousands gathered at the Gesa Pavilion in Riverfront Park to watch the U.S. national team defeat Australia 2-0 in their second World Cup match. The win allows the U.S. men's team to advance to the next round of the tournament, having previously secured a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Fans expressed pride in the team's performance and optimism about their chances for a quarterfinal appearance. The event featured food trucks and was part of the "summer of soccer" festivities. Another watch party for the final is scheduled for July 19.

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By the Numbers

•U.S. defeats Australia 2-0 in World Cup match on June 19
•Team advances to the next round after previous victory
•Event attracted around 5,000 fans at Gesa Pavilion
•Next watch party for final scheduled on July 19
•Fans express excitement about the team's potential

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — 'I think that the better team won': thousands celebrate U.S. World Cup win in Riverfront Park

What they're saying

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Jun. 19—Matthew Gleeson stood out in the sea of red, white and blue-clad soccer fans who gathered in the Gesa Pavilion Friday afternoon to watch the U.S. national team play their second match of the World Cup. Gleeson, an Australian native who holds dual U.S.-Australian citizenship, was one of the few attendees among nearly 5,000 who were sporting a yellow-and-green jersey with "Australia" ...
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