USMNT's win over Australia halted as referee suffers cramp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The U.S. Men's National Team secured a 2-0 victory against Australia during a FIFA World Cup match in Seattle on June 19. The game was briefly interrupted in stoppage time when referee Felix Zwayer experienced cramping and required assistance from players, including Folarin Balogun. This victory marks the USMNT's second group-stage win, ensuring their advancement to the knockout round with a match remaining. The stoppage provided a critical moment for the team to regain composure as Australia applied late pressure. They will face Türkiye in the final group match on June 25.
- •USMNT won 2-0 against Australia in Seattle.
- •Referee Felix Zwayer received treatment for cramping.
- •Folarin Balogun and Aiden O'Neill assisted the referee.
- •The USMNT secured a Round of 32 berth with a game left.
- •They will play Türkiye on June 25.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT and Australia players step up as World Cup referee goes down in pain
"The U.S. Men's National Team's 2-0 FIFA World Cup win against Australia 2-0 on Friday was interrupted in stoppage time when the referee required treatment on the pitch
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