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Despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, the U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup after beating Australia 2-0 Friday. Thousands of fans packed into Long Beach, turning the LA Galaxy watch party into one of the biggest World Cup celebrations in S...
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Despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, the U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup after beating Australia 2-0 Friday. Thousands of fans...
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
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USA 2-0 AUSTRALIA - DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: One huge step into the knockout rounds and one giant question answered: How would the USA cope without the injured Christian Pulisic?
The US finally has a team that can make history in the World Cup.
SEATTLE — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic on the field, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S....
A FOX broadcaster had an unfortunate moment during Friday's World Cup game in Seattle. Jenny Taft was working for the American broadcast for the Group D clash between USA and Australia. Taf...
SEATTLE >> The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a dominant performance against Australia today, an early own goal and an Alex Freeman header giving the co-hosts a...
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic on the field, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep...
SEATTLE — The U.S. men’s national soccer team rolled into the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the Round of 32.
A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.
The U.S. team secured its spot in the World Cup's knockout round with a win against Australia on Friday. It's the first time since 1930 that the American men have won consecutive World Cup...
This win marks the first time since 1930 when USA has advanced with one game left to go in the group stage.
Scotland and Morocco are gearing up for a crucial World Cup match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday, with Scotland aiming for the next round and Morocco seeking its...
USA blanks Australia 2-0 to remain perfect in Group D play and earn a berth in the 32-team knockout round.
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A dee...
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Scotland v Morocco in Boston.
The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress.
The United States secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage on Friday with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia, overcoming the absence of star forward Christian Pulisic a...
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic with a 2-0 victory over Australia.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- During Friday’s United States vs. Australia match of the FIFA World Cup, 20,000 fans gathered for a watch party in San Jose's San Pedro Square. The elated crowd e...
The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia on Friday, in its second winning World Cup match.
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.
U.S. won their opening Group D match against Paraguay while Australia defeated Türkiye in their opening encounter. Both will be facing off in Group D match on June 19, 2026
The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with one game to spare after comfortably beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D match on Friday.
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the team at 21 and son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, gave the Americans a 2-0 lead in the 43rd minute off a set piece.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know now that the U.S. beat Australia.
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
The Americans are assured of advancing out of their group after a second straight win.
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A dee...
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
The United States Men's National Team clinched a knockout stage spot with its second straight World Cup win, beating Australia in Seattle behind an own goal and a header.
A deep U.S. roster overcame Christian Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.
Fans gather to watch the U.S. men's national team face off against Australia in the FIFA World Cup at a World Cup watch party at Las Canchas in Grand Rapids.
The win moved the US to six points and guaranteed a place in the last 32 with one group match remaining.
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A dee...
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A dee...
Team USA clinched a spot in the FIFA Men's World Cup knockout round after beating Australia at a sold-out and raucous Seattle Stadium.
Mother and son Jenny and Tyler Bindon have made World Cup history.
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has dealt a massive blow ahead of its FIFA World Cup 2026 game against Australia at Lumen Field, as U.S. forward Christian Pulisic has official...
Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup
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