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USA secures knockout stage in World Cup after beating Australia 2-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

USA secures knockout stage in World Cup after beating Australia 2-0
Summary

The United States advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on June 19. An own goal by Cameron Burgess put the US ahead in the 11th minute, followed by Alex Freeman's header just before halftime. The US, coming off a dominant 4-1 win against Paraguay, showed a strong performance. With one match remaining, the US needs only a draw to finish at the top of Group D, while Australia will need at least a point from their next match against Paraguay to secure progression.

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  • •USA scores two first-half goals to defeat Australia 2-0.
  • •Cameron Burgess scored an own goal; Alex Freeman added a header.
  • •US needs just one point from their last group match.
  • •Australia must earn at least a point against Paraguay to advance.
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  • 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — USA feeling soccer fever as they breeze past Australia into World Cup knockouts
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USA 2-0 Australia: Two first-half goals saw Mauricio Pochettino ease into the World Cup knockout stages with a dominant display

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