USA prepares for match against Australia in World Cup following opener win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The USA national team is set to face Australia in their second match of the 2026 World Cup after a strong start, defeating Paraguay 4-1. In that opener, Christian Pulisic shone and Folarin Balogun scored twice. Landon Donovan expressed confidence in the US team's ability to win against the Socceroos, despite acknowledging their recent strong performance against Turkiye. Donovan believes both teams are likely to score, citing concerns over the US defense. This match follows a series of encounters where the USA has historically fared well against Australia.
- •USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match.
- •Donovan predicts both teams will score in their upcoming match.
- •USA has a history of not losing to Australia since 1998.
- •Australia recently beat Turkiye, showcasing their strength.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Landon Donovan has now predicted USA vs Australia at the 2026 World Cup
"The USA got off to a flying start at the 2026 World Cup. Indeed, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have arguably been the most impressive team at the tournament so far after a 4-1 win against Paraguay in the opening game.
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