USMNT faces Australia in World Cup match featuring Ricardo Pepi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States men’s national soccer team faces Australia in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 19 at Lumen Field in Seattle. Ricardo Pepi, a striker from El Paso, made his World Cup debut in the previous match against Paraguay, where the U.S. won 4-1. Alejandro Zendejas, also part of the squad, is looking for his World Cup debut after not playing in the opener. This match is crucial for the U.S. as they aim to advance in the tournament after a strong start.
- •Match takes place at Lumen Field in Seattle
- •Kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. MT/2 p.m. CT
- •U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 in opener
- •Ricardo Pepi made his World Cup debut
- •Alejandro Zendejas seeks first World Cup appearance
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — US soccer game today: El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi, USMNT vs Australia
"El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi, Alejandro Zendejas suit up for USMNT in 2nd World Cup match vs. Australia.
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