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'Had this belief' - Freeman, Balogun shine as USMNT dream big

The USMNT is into the World Cup knockouts after another statement win, with Folarin Balogun, Alex Freeman and a growing belief turning a strong start into something bigger.

Gio Reyna USMNT World Cup 2026 Paraguay goal

USA vs Australia: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

USA 2 (Burgess own goal '11, Freeman '43) Australia 0: Follow the action live with GOAL!

Balogun, Freeman power U.S. to knockouts after beating Aussies

After opening their tournament with a big win over Paraguay, the Americans triumphed again in front of a raucous Seattle crowd

'The 19th' gives USMNT WC match historic meaning on Juneteenth

Seattle’s World Cup matchday between the USMNT and Australia falls on Juneteenth, with local organizers using the occasion to highlight Black history, soccer’s Black pioneers and community-led celebrations across the city.

USA v Australia: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

USMNT's Pulisic ruled out of WC clash against Australia with injury

Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of U.S. Men's National Team clash against Australia, Mauricio Pochettino revealed in an interview with FOX. Pulisic was subbed after halftime in the team's dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. Although initial reporting suggested he might be able to play in Friday's clash in Seattle, the Argentine manager confirmed Ricardo Pepi will start in his place.

USMNT vs Australia Predictions: Co-hosts face stern Socceroos test

Check out our soccer expert’s USMNT vs Australia predictions, prior to Friday’s 3:00pm ET World Cup clash (6/19).

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72	46	26	72	W L L D W
4	Atletico Madrid	38	21	6	11	62	44	18	69	L W W L W
5	Real Betis	38	15	15	8	59	48	11	60	W L W D W
6	Celta Vigo	38	14	12	12	53	48	5	54	W D L W W
7	Getafe	38	15	6	17	32	38	-6	51	W L W D L

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