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USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

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 Alex Freeman of the United States heads to score the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match vs Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. [Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP]

The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.

The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay later Friday.

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