U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round with 2-0 win over Australia
United States' Alex Freeman (16), second left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19.
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Australia's Paul Okon-Engstler fights for the ball with United States' Weston McKennie, right, during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19.
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Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach fails to stop a goal by United States' Alex Freeman, center, during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19.
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Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19.
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SEATTLE — Ahead of their matchup against Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questions swirled about how the United States would fare against the Socceroo's after it was announced star Christian Pulisic would not play due to a calf injury. Despite this, the United States overcame Australia 2-0 to advance to the knockout round of the World Cup.
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