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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...
The World Cup’s highlights on Day 9 include the United States facing Australia, Scotland taking on 2022 semifinalist Morocco, five-time…
Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.
AP Top World Cup News at 9:08 p.m. EDT
Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base.
Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland's late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.
Scotland fans were left heartbroken after their triumphant World Cup start came to a juddering halt against Morocco in Boston on Friday.
Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round.
Ismael Saibari’s second-minute strike proved enough to seal the win.
Morocco took a major step towards the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, thanks to an early strike from Ismael Saibari. The North Africans moved to four po...
US Fans Across the Country Go Crazy Over US Win in the World Cup The US Team’s second game took place in Seattle, yet fans across the country watched the game.
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Brazil v Haiti in Philadelphia.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straigh...
If Turkey draws or loses tonight, the Americans will be guaranteed to win their group.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Defeat to Morocco leaves Scotland World Cup hopes hanging in the balance
The U.S. men’s national soccer team has won its first two games for the first time since 1930 – the World Cup’s very first edition.
SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward o...
SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward o...
Alex Freeman gave the Americans a 2-0 lead in the 43rd minute.
The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia on Friday, in its second winning World Cup match.
Local American Outlaw members and other U.S. soccer fans gathered at The Alamo on Friday, June 19 as USA beat Australia 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup.
Some soccer fans who could not make it into Seattle Stadium took in the Australia v. USA game from Big Al’s in Vancouver—the site of an official FIFA watch party.
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.
Australia coach Tony Popovic criticized the referee after a 2-0 World Cup loss to the U.S., citing a controversial VAR-reviewed goal in Seattle.
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...
If you are in need of some kid-friendly soccer ideas during the World Cup, consider heading to the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium!
THE United States are THROUGH to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the third consecutive tournament! Mauricio Pochettino's side beat Australia 2-0 to secure their place in the round-...
Don't look now, but the United States might be legitimately good at soccer.
The US finally has a team that can make history in the World Cup.
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The next World Cup match is Monday at the stadium in New Jersey. But soccer fans have many ways to enjoy the game. On Friday afternoon, Mc Combs Dam Park in the South Br...
Team USA beat Australia 2-0 during their World Cup match on Friday. Local businesses say the tournament has tripled their sales in some cases, while fans continue to gather to enjoy the bea...
SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the...
When German soccer fan @Freddy LA7 landed in Atlanta, Georgia for the World Cup, he wasn’t sure what to expect. Across Europe, stereotypes suggest Americans are loud, ignorant, hyper-indivi...
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 — The U.S. men’s national soccer team rolled into the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
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.
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...
The Americans have made a dream start to the tournament with Friday's victory following a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in their opening game last week. Co-host Mexico has also sealed its plac...
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 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
USA beat Australia to reach World Cup knockouts with first double in years
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.
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, 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.
A deep U.S. roster overcame Christian Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.
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