JAKARTA - The United States (US) national team secured a place in the last 32 after defeating Australia 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup Group D match at Lumen Stadium, Seattle, Friday local time.
Quoting Antara, in this match, the United States' victory over Australia came thanks to the goals of Cameron Burgess (GBD) and Alex Freeman, FIFA notes.
This victory makes the United States firmly in first place in the 2026 World Cup Group D standings with six points from two matches.
On the other hand, Australia still occupies the second place in the standings of Group D of the 2026 World Cup with three points from two matches, still has the opportunity to qualify for the next round.
The US took the initiative to attack first and had threatened through Sergino Dest's kick which could still be stopped by the Australian defense line.
The US took the lead in the 11th minute after Australian defender Cameron Burgess scored an own goal, bringing the score to 1-0.
Australia turned the threat with a kick from Nishan Velupillay, but the ball still went wide of the US goal.
Towards the end of the first half, the US managed to double their lead to 2-0 thanks to a header from Alex Freeman in the 45th minute.
Entering the second half, the US again demonstrated an attacking game and had the opportunity through a shot from Folarin Balogun which could be blocked by the Australian defense line.
Australia had the opportunity to narrow the gap through an effort by Cristian Volpato, but his shot still bounced over the US goal line.
In the remaining time, Australia tried to at least narrow the gap, but until the end of the match, the score of 2-0 for the US victory remained.
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