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USMNT secures knockout stage berth with win over Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

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Summary

The United States men's national team clinched a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Australia on June 19 in Seattle. In front of 66,925 fans, the victory marked the first time since 1930 the team has won back-to-back World Cup matches. The USMNT, which has outscored its opponents 6-1 in the tournament, will conclude group play against Türkiye on June 22. Once group stages end, the team will find out its opponent for the next round, set for July 1 in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT wins 2-0 against Australia, marking back-to-back World Cup victories.
•The team is 7-0-0 all-time in Seattle, last playing there in 2016.
•The USMNT will play Türkiye on June 22 to finish group play.
•Alex Freeman and Ricardo Pepi contributed to the win with key goals.
•Team coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the strong fan support in Seattle.

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Jun. 21—SEATTLE, Wash. — Even as a native of Argentina, United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino couldn't hold back feelings about the support he felt from the fans in Seattle during another dominant performance from his squad. The U.S. secured a spot in the knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Australia on Friday, June 19, in front of an electric crowd of 66,925 fans, and it ...
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