Two wins in a row! The USA national team, one of the co-hosts, defeated Australia to secure their place in the final 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
In the second Group D match of the 2026 World Cup on Friday, 19 June 2026 GMT+7, the USA, a co-host, faced Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA.
In the 11th minute of the first half, the USA took the lead 1-0. Folarin Balogun advanced to the left baseline and crossed the ball in front of the goal, where Australian player Cameron Burgess scored an own goal.
Then in the 43rd minute, the USA extended their lead to 2-0 with a header from Alex Freeman. After a VAR check confirmed no offside, the goal stood. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, neither team could score further. The game ended with the USA beating Australia 2-0, earning six points from two matches and confirming their knockout stage spot. Australia remains on three points and must still fight to qualify in the final match.
Final Group D fixtures
Thursday, 25 June
USA vs. Turkey
Australia vs. Paraguay