After one of the great Australian World Cup victories, this was a tough result. The Americans were too strong, too quick, too committed, too clever, too much, too everything.

The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle

Socceroos' coach Tony Popovic's surprise first-half lineup was no match for the USA's offence.

The Socceroos can secure their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a victory over co-hosts the USA. Here's what's at stake.

SEATTLE, June 18 : Australia beat Turkey with a perfectly executed game plan in their World Cup opener but will need to find another level to get a result against confident…

Mauricio Pochettino says Australia is a team of “good players, good organisation, good coach” and will be dangerous opponents on Saturday morning, AEST.

The Socceroos have grown as a team since the last time they faced the United States eight months ago - and their coach says they’re ready show the world just how much.

Australia take on the United States at Lumen Field in Seattle for their second World Cup match of 2026. Follow all the action.

It almost seems like fate that the match is in Seattle, easing Aussie soccer fans into a version of the US that is arguably more welcoming than any other part of the country.

After one of the great Australian World Cup victories, this was a tough result. The Americans were too strong, too quick, too committed, too clever, too much, too everything.

A tired Australia side were dominated by the US, conceding an own goal within the first 10 minutes as Tony Popovic’s tactics backfired.

Coming into the game on a high, the Socceroos copped a reality check in the first half against the USA. How they respond over the next week will define their 2026 World Cup…

The Socceroos are sunk by the USA in a 2-0 World Cup loss in Seattle.

June 19 : After winning their opening World Cup Group D game against Turkey, Australia were brought crashing back down to earth on Friday when they lost 2-0 to co-hosts the United…

The Socceroos believe they can quickly correct their listing World Cup campaign after a humbling 2-0 defeat to co-hosts USA in their World Cup match in Seattle

Australia coach Tony Popovic criticized the referee after a 2-0 World Cup loss to the USA in Seattle, saying the official did not have his best day.

Former Socceroos, including Harry Kewell, Craig Foster and Mark Bosnich, were highly critical of the first half as Australia sunk 2-0 to the US in Seattle.

The Socceroos’ World Cup campaign, full of promise just days ago, now hangs in the balance after a 2-0 loss to the US.

Much like their 4am alarms, Socceroos fans received a rude wake-up call as Australia lost 2-0 to the United States on Saturday morning.

An own goal, a contentious call and a sumptuous second-half attack provide clues about what went wrong for Tony Popovic’s side against the co-hosts in Seattle.