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USA secures World Cup knockout stage with 2-0 win over Australia

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

USA secures World Cup knockout stage with 2-0 win over Australia

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

5:07 AMYahoo Sports — USA wins World Cup group by defeating Australia, coupled with Paraguay’s win over Turkey

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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