Jun 19, 2026 - 12:54p ET
FIFA Men's World Cup
FIFA Men's World Cup
USA vs. Australia Live Updates, Score: U.S. Advance To Round Of 32 With Victory
Updated: Jun 19, 2026 - 5:46 PM ET
The U.S. has clinched a spot in the round of 32 after a 2-0 victory against Australia on Friday.
For the second straight game, the Americans opened the scoring on an opponent's own goal, becoming the first side in men's FIFA World Cup history to benefit from that result. Alex Freeman increased the lead, pouncing on a deflection inside the six-yard box. The U.S. closed out a shutout as Chris Richards was brilliant in defense. After another impressive showing, the U.S. sit atop Group D with six points, and could clinch Friday night pending the results of Paraguay-Türkiye.
Here are the top plays from USA's win against Australia:
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Jun 19, 2026 - 5:36p ET
'Such A Humble Kid': Folarin Balogun Commends U.S. Goalscorer Alex Freeman
Jun 19, 2026 - 5:29p ET
Mauricio Pochettino Speaking On America's Win
Jun 19, 2026 - 5:01p ET
McIntyre: Antonio Freeman 'Really Impressed' With Son, Alex
Jun 19, 2026 - 4:40p ET
The U.S. Makes Its First Substitute
Jun 19, 2026 - 4:30p ET
Australia Making Changes
Jun 19, 2026 - 4:04p ET
Sergiño Dest's Making A Significant Impact
Jun 19, 2026 - 3:49p ET
The U.S. Make It 2-0
Jun 19, 2026 - 3:33p ET
Analysis On Historic Own Goal For USA
Jun 19, 2026 - 3:17p ET
Australia's Own Goal Puts The U.S. Up
Jun 19, 2026 - 3:06p ET
What's On The Line For USA, Group D?
Jun 19, 2026 - 2:25p ET
Seattle Stadium Roars For USA
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:57p ET
Australia Lineup vs. USA
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:55p ET
Zlatan: No Need To Risk Pulisic
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:51p ET
USA Lineup vs. Australia
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:47p ET
Lalas: 'With Or Without Pulisic, This Particular U.S. Team Should Beat Australia
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:40p ET
Pulisic Out vs. Australia
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:05p ET
Clinching Scenarios For USA
Jun 19, 2026 - 1:02p ET
Will Christian Pulisic Play?
Live Coverage for this began on Jun 19, 2026 - 5:37p ET
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