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USMNT defeats Australia, Jermaine Jones praises young squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:13 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

USMNT defeats Australia, Jermaine Jones praises young squad
Summary

The U.S. men’s national team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia at Lumen Field on June 19, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage with a game to spare. An early own goal by Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex Freeman before halftime contributed to this win, despite star player Christian Pulisic's absence due to a calf injury. Jermaine Jones, a former USMNT player, voiced support for the team's youthful energy and the growing respect they command in the tournament. The squad will next face Turkey on June 25 at SoFi Stadium.

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  • •USMNT defeats Australia 2-0 to advance in World Cup
  • •Jones expresses confidence in squad's performance and respect
  • •Cameron Burgess own goal starts scoring for U.S.
  • •Alex Freeman scores second goal before halftime
  • •Next match against Turkey scheduled for June 25
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  • 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT legend Jermaine Jones makes strong statement amid World Cup run
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USMNT icon Jermaine Jones reacts to the team's dominant World Cup group stage, making a strong statement about the young squad.

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