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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

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.

Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Australia 2026 kits revealed - from honouring tradition to vivid colours for the future

The Rondo: Can the Americans win the group by beating Australia?

The USMNT's second group game will either guarantee that they have a carefree stroll into the knockouts or make for a nervy third fixture.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

'Dream without limits' - Pochettino reveals USMNT's WC mindset

Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT opened the World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, but the manager said the performance was built on more than tactics. He emphasized ambition, internal competition, and belief, while making clear that no player should feel guaranteed a place in his squad in a recent interview.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	Alanyaspor	34	7	16	11	41	41	0	37	L W D L L
12	Gaziantep FK	34	9	10	15	43	58	-15	37	L L L L W
13	Kasimpasa	34	8	11	15	33	49	-16	35	W L D L W
14	Genclerbirligi	34	9	7	18	36	47	-11	34	W W L W L
15	Eyupspor	34	8	9	17	33	48	-15	33	D W D W W

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