The U.S. national soccer team secured a place in the knockout round of the World Cup by defeating Australia 2-0 on Friday, June 20, 2026. The team played without injured forward Christian Pulisic.
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U.S. National Soccer Team Advances to World Cup Knockout Round with 2-0 Victory Over Australia
The U.S. national soccer team won against Australia 2-0 on June 20, 2026, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. The match was notable for the absence of forward Christian Pulisic due to injury.
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