USA moved a step closer to topping Group D at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Australia 2-0 in front of a packed crowd in Seattle.
The Americans opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Australia defender Cameron Burgess accidentally turned the ball into his own net while trying to stop a dangerous cross from Folarin Balogun.
The hosts doubled their advantage just before half-time through Alex Freeman, whose goal was confirmed after a VAR review.
Despite creating a few chances in the second half, Australia was unable to find a way back into the match.
USA secured its second straight win of the tournament after opening their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
The team is making its 12th FIFA World Cup appearance. Their best result came in 1930 when they reached the semi-finals, and they are one of the host nations of the 2026 tournament.
Australia, meanwhile, is competing in its seventh FIFA World Cup. The Socceroos' best performances came in 2006 and 2022 when they reached the Round of 16.
Australia had entered the match on the back of a 2-0 win over Turkey.
USA will face Turkey next Friday at 2pm in their final group match, while Australia will take on Paraguay at the same time.
Meanwhile, in other matches today, Scotland will face Morocco at 10am, Brazil will take on Haiti at 12.30pm, while Turkey will face Paraguay at 3pm.
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Source: BBC Sport
