USMNT beats Australia 2-0 to secure 2026 World Cup knockout round berth
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Luke Brown, Ed Mackey, Alex Connor, Michael Bailey, Liam Tharme, Henry Bushnell, Jacob Whitehead
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The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0 in a Group D match, securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup knockout round. Chris Richards was named Player of the Match, and Alex Freeman scored the second goal. The victory was celebrated in Seattle and puts the U.S. in a strong position to top the group, with live projections showing a 63% chance of finishing first.
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