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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia

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. Grouped from 7 articles across 3 sources.

7 reports3 sourcesJun 20, 2026, 12:02 AM
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CBS NewsJun 20, 2026, 12:02 AM

U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia

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.

Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 10:22 PM

USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup

An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the round of 32.

ABC NewsJun 19, 2026, 11:50 PM

US defeats Australia 2-0 in 2nd World Cup win, securing spot in knockout round

The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia on Friday, in its second winning World Cup match.

Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 4:41 AM

Mexico beat South Korea, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.

Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 11:07 AM

World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify?

Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?

ABC NewsJun 19, 2026, 6:45 AM

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 10:17 PM

Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, top Group B in World Cup

All five goals were scored in the final 30 minutes as the match in Los Angeles erupted to life in the closing stages.

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