Starting XI and Lineup Notes: USMNT vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage

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1. 14d ago

   USMNT Defeats Australia 2-0 to Win Group D

   The United States advanced to the knockout rounds after a 2-0 win over Australia on June 19, 2026. The match took place at Seattle Stadium. Ricardo Pepi started in place of an injured Christian Pulisic.

   What's confirmed:

   • The United States defeated Australia 2-0 on June 19, 2026.
   • The match was played at Seattle Stadium.
   • The USMNT won Group D and advanced to the knockout rounds.
   • Ricardo Pepi started in place of Christian Pulisic.
   • Christian Pulisic missed the match due to a calf injury.
   • The USMNT previously defeated Paraguay 4-1 on June 12.
   • Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on June 13.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Alex Freeman scored to help secure the victory.
   • Folarin Balogun led the attack.
   • Sergiño Dest played on the right wing.
   confidence 100%
2. 21d ago

   Ricardo Pepi Starts for USMNT as USA Beats Australia in Seattle

   The United States defeated Australia to win Group D and advance to the World Cup knockout rounds. Ricardo Pepi started in place of the injured Christian Pulisic. Alex Freeman scored to help secure the victory.

   What's confirmed:

   • The USMNT defeated Australia to win Group D.
   • Christian Pulisic was ruled out of the match due to a calf injury.
   • Ricardo Pepi started in the lineup in place of Christian Pulisic.
   • The match took place in Seattle.
   • Alex Freeman scored for the United States.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Socceroos dropped scorers Irankunda and Metcalfe while Leckie returned to the lineup.
   confidence 95%