USA men's national team defeats Australia 2-0 in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The USA men's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia on June 19, advancing to the Round of 32 in the World Cup. A strong defensive performance was highlighted by goalkeeper Matt Freese, who made two key saves. This match followed a broader buildup of questions regarding the starting goalkeeper choice for the US team, which head coach Mauricio Pochettino ultimately resolved by selecting Freese over Turner. The US squad will next face Türkiye on June 25 in Los Angeles.
- •USA men's national team defeats Australia 2-0.
- •Matt Freese shines with two crucial saves.
- •US team advances to Round of 32 in the World Cup.
- •Next match is against Türkiye on June 25.
- •Head coach Mauricio Pochettino selected Freese as starting goalkeeper.
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"The USA men's national team produced another impressive World Cup performance on June 19, when they defeated Australia by a score of 2-0.
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