USA leads Australia as VAR awards Freeman goal in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The USA faces Australia in the FIFA World Cup on June 19, where both teams are looking to secure a win to strengthen their chances of topping Group D. A VAR decision has awarded a goal to Freeman, extending the USA's lead after an own goal by Burgess put the co-hosts ahead initially. Injured player Christian Pulisic will not participate in the match, but is present at Seattle Stadium to support his team. The outcome of this match is crucial as both teams won their opening games.
- •Freeman's goal awarded by VAR doubles USA's lead over Australia.
- •Burgess scored an own goal to initially give USA the lead.
- •Both teams are coming off victories in their opening matches.
- •Christian Pulisic is ruled out due to injury but is present at the stadium.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Watch as VAR awards Freeman goal to double USA lead over Australia
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