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| USA 2 - Australia 0 |
USA secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Australia, thanks to a dominant performance.
The match, played at Lumen Field in Seattle, saw the USMNT take the lead in the 11th minute through an own goal by Australian defender Cameron Burgess, courtesy of Folarin Balogun's precise cross. Alex Freeman doubled the lead just before halftime with a header, initially flagged for offside but confirmed after a VAR review.
*Match Highlights*
USA 2-0 Australia
USA's second win in Group D, securing their knockout stage spot.
Goals
Cameron Burgess (OG, 11'), Alex Freeman (43')
Key Player
Folarin Balogun, creator of the opening goal and standout performer.
Next Match
USA faces Turkey in their final Group D match, aiming to top the group.
The victory marks USA's first back-to-back wins at a World Cup since 1930. Coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his team's depth, highlighting their ability to win without star player Christian Pulisic, who missed the match due to a calf injury.
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