USMNT secures knockout stage with 2-0 win over Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States Men's National Team sealed their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory against Australia on June 19, 2026, in Seattle. Cameron Burgess’ own goal and Alex Freeman’s header provided the Americans with a lead they maintained throughout the match. Despite missing star Christian Pulisic due to injury, the U.S. controlled the game and defensive efforts held strong. The win follows a previous victory over Paraguay, marking a strong showing in the tournament so far. The final group-stage match is set against Turkey, with first place still on the line.
- •USMNT defeats Australia 2-0 in World Cup group play.
- •Cameron Burgess’ own goal opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
- •Alex Freeman doubled the lead with a header in the 43rd minute.
- •USMNT has outscored opponents 6-1 in two matches.
- •Next match is against Turkey for group positioning.
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"The United States of America locked up a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on Friday. The American team controlled the match from start to finish, even without injured star Christian Pulisic, who missed the game with a calf injury sustained during the 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in the opener.
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