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USA seeks consecutive World Cup victories against Australia in Seattle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

USA seeks consecutive World Cup victories against Australia in Seattle

Summary

The United States faces Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 19, aiming for their second consecutive World Cup win following a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. The USA, led by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, hopes to maintain momentum after a strong opener, which featured a brace from Folarin Balogun. Australia also had a successful start, defeating Türkiye 2-0, with goals from Nestroy Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. Both teams are looking to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament, with a win crucial for group positioning.

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•USA won 4-1 against Paraguay in their opening match.
•Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0 in their tournament opener.
•Match takes place at Lumen Field, Seattle, at 20:00 BST.
•Christian Pulisic is expected to be fit despite a knock in the last match.
•Both teams are looking for a top spot in the group to guarantee advancement.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: USA look to end 24-year wait for consecutive World Cup victories

What they're saying

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After a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening game, the United States are looking to move closer to the knockout stages and secure consecutive World Cup wins for the first time since 2002 ...
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