U.S. tops Australia 2-0 in Seattle, advances to World Cup knockouts
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The U.S. national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on June 19, 2026, clinching a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds. The win came despite the absence of star player Christian Pulisic. The match showcased the U.S.'s depth and resilience, a critical performance leading into the elimination stages of the tournament. The U.S. will prepare for their upcoming knockout stage match.
- •U.S. wins 2-0 against Australia on June 19, 2026
- •Match held in Seattle, Washington
- •Christian Pulisic did not play due to absence
- •U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout rounds
- •Next match will be in the knockout stage
- 10:06 PMESPN — U.S. sees off Australia, advances to WC knockouts
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Freeman Steps Up as USA Clinches Knockout Stage Berth
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
"The United States is heading to the World Cup knockout rounds, and it did it without its biggest star. With Christian Pulisic sidelined by a calf injury, the USMNT delivered one of its most complete performances under coach Mauricio Pochettino, defeating Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure a place in the Round of 32 with…
"In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
"The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.
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External links- ESPNJun 19, 2026, 10:06 PMU.S. sees off Australia, advances to WC knockouts
The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:52 PMFreeman Steps Up as USA Clinches Knockout Stage Berth
The United States is heading to the World Cup knockout rounds, and it did it without its biggest star. With Christian Pulisic sidelined by a calf injury, the USMNT delivered one of its most complete performances under coach Mauricio Pochettino, defeating Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure a place in the Round of 32 with…
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:04 PMU.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
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