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USA vs. Australia live updates, score: Christian Pulisic out for pivotal World Cup match

The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure the top spot in Group D. Christian Pulisic missed that game due to a calf injury but has since returned to the lineup. The USMNT will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout stage on Wednesday.

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Pulisic has returned to play following his absence against Australia and a subsequent loss to Turkey.

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  1. USA Advance to Round of 32 After Group D Victory

    The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure the top spot in Group D. Christian Pulisic missed that game due to a calf injury but has since returned to the lineup. The USMNT will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout stage on Wednesday.

    What's confirmed:

    • The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle.
    • Christian Pulisic missed the match against Australia because of a calf injury.
    • The USMNT won Group D.
    • The USA will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic was described as electric during his return against Turkiye.
    confidence 100%

  2. US Defeats Australia 2-0 Despite Absence of Christian Pulisic

    The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle to advance to the round of 32 knockout stage. Christian Pulisic missed the Group D match. The 2026 men's World Cup features 104 games across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

    What's confirmed:

    • The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle.
    • The victory secures a spot for the USA in the round of 32 knockout stage.
    • Christian Pulisic was out for the match against Australia.
    • The 2026 men's World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic suffered a calf injury.
    confidence 100%

  3. USMNT Beats Australia 2-0 to Top Group D

    The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday. This victory secures the team a spot in the round of 32 knockout stage. The match took place as part of Group D action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    What's confirmed:

    • The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle.
    • The USMNT secured a place in the World Cup knockout stages.
    • The match occurred on Friday, June 19.
    • The U.S. finished at the top of Group D.
    • Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of the U.S. side.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Russell Wilson, Ciara, and Trinity Rodman attended the match.
    • The U.S. previously beat Paraguay in the opening round.
    • Turkey lost to Paraguay.
    confidence 95%

  4. USA Defeats Australia 2-0 to Advance in World Cup

    The USMNT beat Australia 2-0 at Lumen Field in Seattle to win Group D. The victory secures a spot for the U.S. in the round of 32 knockout stage. This result follows a Turkey loss to Paraguay.

    What's confirmed:

    • The U.S. defeated Australia 2-0.
    • Christian Pulisic missed the match due to a calf injury.
    • Ricardo Pepi replaced Pulisic in the Friday lineup.
    • The U.S. won Group D and advanced to the knockout round.
    • The match took place at Lumen Field in Seattle.
    confidence 100%