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World Cup recap: USMNT defeat Australia 2-0 to advance to knockout stage

The U.S. men's national team secured a spot in the round of 32 after a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on Friday. The win occurred in the team's second group game of the 2026 World Cup. The USMNT will face Türkiye in Los Angeles on June 25.

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The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0 to clinch a knockout round berth.

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  1. USMNT Defeat Australia 2-0 to Advance to World Cup Knockout Stage

    The U.S. men's national team secured a spot in the round of 32 after a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on Friday. The win occurred in the team's second group game of the 2026 World Cup. The USMNT will face Türkiye in Los Angeles on June 25.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USMNT beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday.
    • The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage.
    • Christian Pulisic was absent from the lineup due to a calf injury.
    • Ricardo Pepi replaced Christian Pulisic in the starting lineup.
    • The match was part of Group D in the 2026 World Cup.
    • Both the U.S. and Australia had won their first group stage games.
    • The U.S. will play Türkiye in Los Angeles on June 25.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Folarin Balogun forced an own goal in the 11th minute.
    • Alex Freeman became the sixth youngest American to score in a FIFA World Cup.
    • Australia dropped scorers Irankunda and Metcalfe while Leckie returned for the match.
    • Russell Wilson, Ciara, and Trinity Rodman attended the match.
    confidence 95%