Pulisic sits, but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach World Cup KO rounds - ESPN
SEATTLE — The U.S. men's national team made it two for two at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Australia 2-0 on Friday to advance to the knockout rounds and give it a stranglehold on the top spot in Group D. An own goal from Australia defender Cameron Burgess, after a scintillating run from Folarin Balogun, put the U.S. up in the 11th minute. Alex Freeman then doubled the advantage in the 43rd minute when he was first to a deflected shot and nodded the ball home.


