The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in a game that got increasingly tense in the second half despite a comfortable American lead.
The United States secured a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
The first American goal came from an Australian own goal, marking a World Cup first for the team's opening matches.
The second half grew increasingly tense as Australia mounted pressure despite the USA's lead throughout.
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