USMNT beats Australia 2-0, wins Group D and advances to 2026 World Cup knockout stage
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Jeremy Goldstein, Myriam Toua
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The US men's national team defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle, securing first place in Group D of the 2026 World Cup and advancing to the knockout stage with a game to spare. The victory opens a favorable path for the USMNT that could potentially lead to a semifinal appearance. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's team topped a competitive group that also included Paraguay and Turkey.
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bskyUSMNT beats Australia 2-0, wins Group D and advances to 2026 World Cup knockout stageirishstar.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe US men's national team has secured a spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a game to spare, after claiming a convincing 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle on Friday.
The result also locks up first place in Group D for the USMNT, a group that initially appeared highly competitive with Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino's side will now face...
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