USMNT faces Australia for Unofficial Football World Championship title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States men's national soccer team is set to play Australia on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET. A victory for the USMNT would secure their advancement to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and grant them the Unofficial Football World Championship title, currently held by Australia after their win over Turkey. The concept of this unofficial title originated in the late 1960s and can change hands in any international match, not limited to World Cup tournaments. The USMNT has previously held this title twice, first in 1950 and again in 1992 before losing it to Australia.
- •USMNT plays Australia for the UFWC on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET.
- •USMNT's previous UFWC titles were in 1950 and 1992.
- •Australia is the current UFWC champion after defeating Turkey.
- •A win secures a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT playing for Unofficial World Championship against Australia
"Qualifying for the knockout stage could come with an extra bonus on Friday.
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