World Cup 2026: Hosts USA qualify for knockout round after beating Australia
Summary
The United States soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The US team qualified early despite missing star player Christian Pulisic due to injury.Key Facts
- The US team won 2-0 against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- The victory guaranteed the US a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after only two matches.
- Christian Pulisic, a key player, was absent due to a calf injury.
- The US scored first from an own goal by Australian defender Cameron Burgess.
- Alex Freeman scored the second US goal just before halftime, confirmed after video review.
- The US team altered their formation to 4-4-2 and brought in Ricardo Pepi as a second striker.
- Australia changed players at halftime but missed key opportunities to score.
- The US will play Turkey next, already assured of advancing to the round of 32.
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