SEATTLE — The U.S. men's national team has clinched a spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare after defeating Australia 2-0 Friday, June 19.Alex Freeman scored and Folarin Balogun helped secure an Australia own goal for three more points in Group D.After defeating Paraguay 4-1 to start the tournament, the USMNT now has six points from its first two matches. It is the first time since 1930 the U.S. has started the World Cup with back-to-back wins.The U.S. has sealed a place in the round of 32, but where it finishes in the group is still yet to be determined. If Turkey loses or draws against Paraguay later on Friday, then the U.S. will clinch Group D with a game left to play.The USMNT will close out group play with a match against Turkey on Thursday, June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.The 2026 World Cup is the largest ever, and USA TODAY is going all in with reporters on the ground in all 16 host cities across three countries to cover 48 teams vying for the trophy. Get our World Cup: Extra Time newsletter in your inbox every morning and join our WhatsApp channel to get the latest updates right in your texts.USA 2026 World Cup scheduleThe USA national team begins the World Cup in Group D and ranked No. 16 in the FIFA World Rankings.June 12: USA 4-1 Paraguay, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.June 19: USA 2-0 Australia, Lumen Field, SeattleJune 25: USA vs Turkey, 10 p.m. ET, Sofi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. On FOXStreaming available on Fubo or the Fox One App. Spanish language broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Peacock.Watch every World Cup game with FuboUSA World Cup rosterGoalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergiño Dest (PSV), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Olympique Marseille), Haji Wright (Coventry City), Alejandro Zendejas (Club América)Full rosters for 2026 World Cup teamsUSA World Cup historyThe USA national team is back in the World Cup for the 12th time after last qualifying in 2022. The country's best result in the tournament is a third place (1930).How did USA qualify for the World Cup?USA, ranked No. 16 in the FIFA Men's World Rankings, earned a berth in the 2026 World Cup as hosts.Where is the USA national team base camp?Great Park - Irvine, CA.