FIFA World Cup 2026: USA vs. Australia

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(02:52 AM)

USA advances to last 32 after defeating Australia

The United States advanced to the last 32 with a 2-0 win over Australia in Group D in Seattle.

(02:25 AM)

Australia's performance improved slightly in the second half.

Despite some improvement in Australia's performance in the second half, the United States is leading 2-0 before the 'hydration break' and is advancing towards the last 32.

(01:43 AM)

USA leads 2-0 at halftime

The United States took a 2-0 lead over Australia at halftime in Seattle.

(01:35 AM)

The United States added a second goal

Alex Freeman scored the second goal for the United States in the 43rd minute of the first half.

(12:58 AM)

The first goal by the United States in the 11th minute

The United States scored the first goal in the 11th minute of the first half. Folarin Balogun's cross from 6 yards was headed into the net by Australian defender Cameron Burgess.

(12:41 AM)

Seattle Stadium with a capacity of 65,000 spectators

Seattle Stadium has a capacity of 65,000 spectators. It is also the home ground of Seattle Sounders FC, Reign FC and the Seahawks. This artificial field was only 10 days ago covered with grass for the World Cup.

(12:35 AM)

Australia make surprising 2 player changes

Australia also made a surprise two-man change from their 2-0 win over Turkey in their opening match. Matthew Leckie and Nishan Velupilli have been included in the playing 11 in place of 20-year-old Nestor Irankunda, who scored both goals, and midfielder Conor Metcalfe.

(12:30 AM)

Ricardo Pepe replaces Christian Pulisic.

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has been forced to make a change to his squad. Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury, with Ricardo Pepe replacing him.