1. C. Burgess

   Own goal · Own Goal

   11
2. 16

   J. Bos

   Booking · Yellow Card

3. 32

   A. Circati

   Booking · Yellow Card

4. A. Freeman

   Goal · Normal Goal

   43
5. 46

   C. Burgess

   Substitution · J. Geria

6. 46

   N. Velupillay

   Substitution · C. Metcalfe

7. 46

   M. Toure

   Substitution · N. Irankunda

8. A. Robinson

   Booking · Yellow Card

   56
9. 61

   M. Leckie

   Substitution · C. Volpato

10. R. Pepi

    Substitution · S. Berhalter

    74
11. 78

    P. Okon-Engstler

    Substitution · J. Irvine

★ The storyline

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USA keep it tidy and take it

USA 2, Australia 0. A clean sheet and a comfortable win in the group stage — no fuss, no scare, exactly the sort of statement that puts a marker down for the rest of the field.

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USA are up and running

USA got the job done, 2–0 against Australia in the group stage. A good day at the office for ours — exactly the start you want, and the kind of result that makes the next one feel lighter.

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The nation tunes in: America's football fever burns bright

The United States' Friday afternoon victory over Australia drew a combined 20.68 million viewers across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock—a reminder of just how much Americans care when their team takes the pitch on home soil. With the group already secured and silverware still months away, this was less about stakes and more about appetite: a glimpse of the genuine hunger that's building toward the tournament proper. The numbers speak louder than any tactical note—this team's journey resonates.

Source: NBC Sports — via web search

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Stars and Stripes Seal the Group with Second Straight Win

The United States made it two wins on the trot in Group D, topping their section and booking a place in the knockout rounds with a convincing home performance against Australia in Seattle. With Alex Freeman getting on the scoresheet and the midfield led by Weston McKennie dictating the tempo, the Americans showed the kind of clinical finishing and composure that turns tournament hope into genuine momentum heading into the sharp end.

Alex FreemanWeston McKennieRicardo Pepi

Source: bozemandailychronicle.com — via web search

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USA Looks to Strengthen Group Grip Against Australia

The USMNT carry early momentum into a decisive Group D clash after dismantling Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match. A second win would move them within sight of the knockout stages, but Australia—sitting second—have their own designs on topping the group. Friday's encounter at Lumen Field in Seattle shapes up as the match that could determine who advances as group leaders.

USMNT (as collective)

Source: USA Today — via web search

Why it matters

Ours are out — USA have a job to do in Group D.

Who to watch

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Christian Pulisic

USA

The star the whole American project orbits around — if the USA are to make noise, it runs through him.

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Jackson Irvine

Australia

The midfield heartbeat and on-field leader the Socceroos build around.

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USA are through to the last 32

USA are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

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Australia are through to the last 32

Australia are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

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USA bow out

And there it ends. USA fall to Belgium, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

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USA bow out

And there it ends. USA fall to Belgium 4–1 in the last 16, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

Teams out: USA 3-5-2 · Australia 5-4-1. Full lineups on the pitch in the Lineups tab.