USMNT aims for victory against Australia as Pulisic's status remains uncertain

The USMNT prepares to face Australia on June 19 in a critical World Cup Group D match. The team enters with momentum following a 4-1 victory over Paraguay but faces uncertainty regarding Christian Pulisic's availability due to a calf injury. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino highlighted the need to maintain high performance levels while considering potential adjustments should Pulisic be unable to play. The match is crucial for the US to assert their standing in the group and could secure advancement to the knockout stage. Success against Australia would be historic, marking the first consecutive wins for the U.S. in World Cup history.

• 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains
• 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains