USMNT secures knockout round spot after win against Australia

The United States Men’s National Team defeated Australia 2-0 on June 19, 2026, ensuring their advancement to the knockout stage of the World Cup. The victory follows their earlier win over Paraguay, where they scored 4-1. This performance has placed the USMNT firmly at the top of Group D, allowing them to potentially rest players in their final group match against Türkiye on June 25. Following their win, Paraguay also achieved a 1-0 victory over Türkiye, which eliminated the latter from the tournament.

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