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USA's Chris Richards shines in World Cup group stage match against Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

USA's Chris Richards shines in World Cup group stage match against Australia
Summary

Chris Richards stood out for the USA during their 2-0 win against Australia in the World Cup. The Crystal Palace defender completed 91 of 95 passes, contributing to the USA's strong performance. This victory, coupled with a prior 4-1 win over Paraguay, secures their spot in the knockout stage, marking the first time since 1930 that the USA has won its opening two group stage matches. Richards currently holds a passing accuracy of 97.8% across two games, one of the best in World Cup history for an opening pair of matches. The USA's next match is against Turkiye on June 25 at SoFi Stadium.

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  • •Chris Richards completed 91 of 95 passes against Australia.
  • •USA has won both group stage matches in the World Cup.
  • •Richards' passing accuracy is second-best since 1966.
  • •USA's next match is against Turkiye on June 25.
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Chris Richards has been one of the standouts for the USA, as the Crystal Palace center-back has delivered exceptional passing performances in his opening World Cup matches against Paraguay and Australia. After completing all 84 of his passes in their…

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