USA's Alex Freeman scores second goal after VAR ruling confirms onside
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
In a Group D match at the FIFA World Cup, Alex Freeman scored for the United States against Australia on June 19, 2026. Initially ruled offside by the assistant referee, a VAR review overturned the call, confirming Freeman was onside when the ball was played. This goal extended the U.S. lead to 2-0 just before halftime, energizing fans at Seattle's Lumen Field. The sequence raised questions about the offside rule as several U.S. players appeared offside in the freeze-frame replay, but the only relevant player was Freeman, who capitalized on a loose ball to score.
- •Freeman's goal was awarded after a VAR review confirmed he was onside.
- •The goal gave the USA a 2-0 lead shortly before halftime.
- •There was initial confusion due to an offside flag raised by the assistant referee.
- •The match is part of the Group D stage of the FIFA World Cup.
- •Fans reacted positively when the VAR ruling overturned the original decision.
- 10:11 PMESPN — VAR review: Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't o...
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why USA’s 2nd goal by Alex Freeman was not offside
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Why Alex Freeman's goal was ruled onside for USA after VAR review
"Alex Freeman’s goal for the United States against Australia sparked confusion after an offside flag, but FIFA’s VAR review got the call right. Here’s why the World Cup goal stood.
"Alex Freeman put the U.S. 2-0 up against Australia after a VAR review. Here's why the goal was correctly ruled.
"The United States had to wait to celebrate its second goal against Australia. Here's why.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 19, 2026, 10:11 PMVAR review: Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't o...
Alex Freeman put the U.S. 2-0 up against Australia after a VAR review. Here's why the goal was correctly ruled.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:33 PMWhy USA’s 2nd goal by Alex Freeman was not offside
Alex Freeman’s goal for the United States against Australia sparked confusion after an offside flag, but FIFA’s VAR review got the call right. Here’s why the World Cup goal stood.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:28 PMWhy Alex Freeman's goal was ruled onside for USA after VAR review
The United States had to wait to celebrate its second goal against Australia. Here's why.
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