USA secures World Cup knockout stage with 2-0 win over Australia
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The United States advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Australia at Lumen Field on June 19. The US secured the top spot in Group D due to Paraguay's win over Turkey. Antonee Robinson and Folarin Balogun celebrated after an early own goal from Cameron Burgess gave the US a 1-0 lead. A second goal from Freeman, confirmed by video review just before halftime, solidified their advantage. The US will face Turkey next at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 22.
- •USA defeats Australia 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group D.
- •Own goal by Australia's Cameron Burgess opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
- •Freeman's header confirmed as a goal after VAR review just before halftime.
- •USA will play Turkey on June 22 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- •This is the second time USA has won two group stage games in World Cup history.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — USA wins World Cup group by defeating Australia, coupled with Paraguay’s win over Turkey
"The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in a game that got increasingly tense in the second half despite a comfortable American lead.
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