USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings
Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer
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LOS ANGELES, United States — The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil prepared to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.
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Alex Freeman (16) celebra tras anotar el segundo gol de Estados Unidos durante el partido contra Australia en el Grupo D del Mundial, el viernes 19 de junio de 2026, en Seattle. (AP Foto/Manu Fernández)
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Australia’s Aiden O’Neill (13) appeals for offside after United States’ Alex Freeman (16) scored a goal past Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach (18) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)
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United States’ Alex Freeman (16), second left, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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The road to Australian citizenship for separated Afghan sisters
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The world's longest commercial long-haul flight has been announced, a non-stop trek from Sydney to London that can take up to 22 hours.
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'It's all hate': How a small country town was overtaken by One Nation
In just a few short weeks, a small country town became One Nation heartland.
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Chanting and Celebrating, U.S. Soccer Fans March to the Match
Thousands of U.S. soccer fans took part in a decidedly European tradition before the Friday afternoon game with Australia: a loud, traffic-disrupting march to the match.
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Watch: World Cup fans take over Seattle ahead of USA vs Australia
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Pulisic se pierde el partido de Estados Unidos contra Australia en el Mundial por lesión
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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
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Socceroos v USA LIVE updates: Australia continues World Cup campaign against US at Lumen Field in Seattle
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Australia to pay $20M in compensation to asylum seekers detained in desert
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Jugadores del Mundial con doble elegibilidad enfrentan dilemas al decidirse por una selección
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Australia to pay $20M in compensation to asylum seekers detained in desert
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Electric is the new normal as growing secondhand market helps Australian car buyers shift gear
Lower-cost Chinese brands entered the market, the oil crisis pushed up petrol prices, and now a third of all car sales are EV or hybrid
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The Afghan family who are safe at last and full of hope, thanks to an Australia Pauline Hanson will never know
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Back to Back Barries: Is the media giving Pauline Hanson a free pass?
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Renshaw shines with bat and ball as Aussies seal Bangladesh T20 series
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