USMNT aims for victory against Australia as Pulisic's status remains uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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.
- •USMNT faces Australia on June 19 in Seattle.
- •Pulisic's availability is uncertain due to a calf injury.
- •USMNT looks to build on a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
- •A win would secure advancement to the knockout stage.
- •US has not won consecutive World Cup matches since 1930.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains
"Even with all the momentum heading the the Australia match, everything still seems to come back to the same issue hanging over the group: Christian Pulisic’s availability.
"Even with all the momentum heading the the Australia match, everything still seems to come back to the same issue hanging over the group: Christian Pulisic’s availability.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:55 AMUSMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains
Even with all the momentum heading the the Australia match, everything still seems to come back to the same issue hanging over the group: Christian Pulisic’s availability.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:55 AMWorld Cup: USMNT rides wave of belief into Australia clash — but a big question remains
Even with all the momentum heading the the Australia match, everything still seems to come back to the same issue hanging over the group: Christian Pulisic’s availability.
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