June 19, 2026 / 5:04 PM EDT
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In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. put on a spectacular performance against a gritty Australian team. The U.S. showed that its 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener was no fluke. From the first whistle, the U.S. took control of the game, dominating possession and putting the Socceroos on their heels.
Alex Freeman of U.S. celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup against Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
