June 20, 2026 — 5:00amSocceroos fans stormed the barriers at Federation Square after the square reached capacity five minutes after opening for the massive clash with the USA on Saturday morning.Fans breached one barrier bursting past security guards who could only look on helplessly. They were met by police and guard dogs.Fan at Federation square to watch Australia take on the United States at Lumen Field in Seattle.Joe ArmaoThe gates opened at 4am, and the area reached capacity at 4.05am. Fans were being redirected to AAMI Park.Flares were smuggled inside the barriers and were set off during the national anthem, shrouding the precinct in a red haze.The crowd booed every time an image of a US supporter flashed up on the big screen during the buildup to the match at Seattle’s Lumen Field. The fans had been queuing up from 2am to get into Fed Square, and they kept the party going despite the persistent rain and the USA going 2-0 up before half-time.Fans at Fed Square, including a man in a costume that made it look as if he was on Donald Trump’s shoulders, watch the first half.Joe ArmaoPeople clad in green and gold, and plastic ponchos, watched anxiously during the long VAR review before half-time, which confirmed that US goalscorer Alex Freeman was not off side when he headed the ball into the net.As it happened: Socceroos lose 2-0 to US despite late fightback in SeattleOn the ground: Seattle’s only Aussie pub in World Cup modeOpinion: How the World Cup exceeded expectations in its first weekMore to comeFrom our partners