U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
The final U.S. group stage game will come on Thursday, June 25 against Türkiye.
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The final U.S. group stage game will come on Thursday, June 25 against Türkiye. Speaking to Fox before the game, Pochettino said: 'Christian is not available. "C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us," said Balogun, who scored two goals in the victory over Paraguay on June 12.
Furthermore, Balogun directed a center pass towards striker Ricardo Pepi, who started in place of Pulisic. The U.S. started slightly nervous in front of a full house but quickly settled into the match, with Weston McKennie particularly influential, and gave a well-aged lead in the 11th minute. The Americans will wrap up their Group D campaign against Turkey on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium.
In addition, Prior to the match, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wanted his team to match Australia's intensity. USA beat Australia 2-0 to book knockout spot at World Cup.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — US advance to World Cup round of 32 with dominant 2-0 win over Australia. ; Why Christian Pulic is not playing for USA in World Cup match against Australia today...
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The final U.S. group stage game will come on Thursday, June 25 against Türkiye.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSpeaking to Fox before the game, Pochettino said: 'Christian is not available.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us," said Balogun, who scored two goals in the victory over Paraguay on June 12.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBalogun directed a center pass towards striker Ricardo Pepi, who started in place of Pulisic.
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The U.S. started slightly nervous in front of a full house but quickly settled into the match, with Weston McKennie particularly influential, and gave a well-aged lead in the 11th minute.
according to Ada Derana +1The Americans will wrap up their Group D campaign against Turkey on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium.
according to Livemint +1Prior to the match, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wanted his team to match Australia's intensity.
according to Livemint +1USA beat Australia 2-0 to book knockout spot at World Cup.
according to PBS NewsHour — The Latest +1Published - June 20, 2026 03: 05 am IST
according to The Hindu - HomeIf the Turks (who play Paraguay later on Friday at 10 p.m.) lose, it would officially clinch the top spot in the group for the U.S. Hayden Bird Assistant Sports Editor Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016.
according to Boston.comThe El Paso, Texas, native has scored 13 goals in 38 appearances for the Stars and Stripes and currently plays for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.
according to The Seattle TimesTwo months earlier, Freeman impressed Pochettino in his 13th international appearance, scoring two goals against Uruguay in a 5-1 victory on Nov.
according to CBS News — LatestTwenty eight total fouls were called (16 of which were on the visitors).
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- US advance to World Cup round of 32 with dominant 2-0 win over Australia.Ada Derana, Al Jazeera English — All News, Boston.com, CBS News — Latest, Channels TV, France 24 English — All News, Livemint, PBS NewsHour — The Latest, The Hindu - Home, The Seattle Times
- Why Christian Pulic is not playing for USA in World Cup match against Australia today..Metro
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- The second half was low on incident, namely with the U.S. content to protect their lead and..The Hindu - Home
- "It says that we have a really strong roster and it says that whatever players we're..Ada Derana
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- They will top Group D if Turkey do not beat the Paraguay later on Friday.Livemint
- They will top Group D if Turkey do not beat the Paraguay later on Friday.The Hindu - Home
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"C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us," said Balogun, who scored two goals in the victory over…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterThey then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterSpeaking to Fox before the game, Pochettino said: 'Christian is not available.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterThe final U.S. group stage game will come on Thursday, June 25 against Türkiye.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterBalogun directed a center pass towards striker Ricardo Pepi, who started in place of Pulisic.
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