In the second round of Group D of the 2026 World Cup, the United States national team defeated Australia with a score of 2-0.
In the match held in Seattle, the score was opened in the 11th minute following an own goal by Cameron Burgess. In the 44th minute, Alex Freeman scored the second goal for the hosts, deciding the fate of the match.
With this victory, the USA became the group leader with 6 points and secured a spot in the playoffs ahead of schedule. Australia, with 3 points, is in second place.
The third round matches will take place on June 26. In them, the USA will face Turkey, and Australia will face Paraguay.
