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USMNT secures knockout round spot with win over Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

USMNT secures knockout round spot with win over Australia
Summary

The U.S. Men's National Team qualified for the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Australia. This victory followed a 4-1 win against Paraguay, ensuring the U.S. finished atop Group B, despite Christian Pulisic being sidelined due to injury. The Americans are set to face Turkey next, before moving into the elimination stages. Historically, the U.S. has struggled in knockout rounds, holding a record of just one win in eight matches.

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  • •USMNT clinched top spot in Group B.
  • •Defeated Australia to secure knockout round entry.
  • •Team's only knockout round win was in 2002.
  • •Next match against Turkey in the Round of 32.
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  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT record in World Cup knockout round: How Americans can make history after best-ever group stage performance
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The Americans are through to the knockout round once again and seeking to make a historic run at the 2026 World Cup.

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