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USMNT secures second World Cup win under Mauricio Pochettino

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

USMNT secures second World Cup win under Mauricio Pochettino

Summary

The United States men's national team achieved a 2-0 victory over Australia in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup in Seattle on June 19. This win, alongside a previous 4-1 victory against Paraguay, places the U.S. first in Group D with a plus-5 goal differential. Coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized the collective team's performance and the emotional support from fans as integral to their success. The U.S. continues to play aggressively despite the absence of star forward Christian Pulisic due to injury, with the next match set to be less crucial for their advancement in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT leads Group D with two wins and a plus-5 goal differential.
•Mauricio Pochettino praises fan support after the win.
•Christian Pulisic is sidelined due to a calf injury.
•USMNT scored two goals against Australia, adding to their total in the tournament.
•The next group match holds less significance for advancement.

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11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Pochettino has redefined what constitutes a successful performance for USMNT at 2026 World Cup

What they're saying

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A soccer player gets a World Cup at home maybe once in a career, and this United States men's national team has shown through two games there's no need to put limits on what they might achieve on home soil.
— Yahoo Sports

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