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United States Beats Australia 2-0, Tops Group D at World Cup 2026
The U.S. advanced to the round of 32 after a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. The team has one group match left before facing a third-place side on July 1.
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The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match in Seattle and clinched first place in Group D with one match remaining. The result marked the third time the United States has topped its group at a World Cup. The team advanced to the knockout round of 32 and will host that match on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara against a third-place team from one of Groups B, E, F, I or J.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic stated on Fox that the United States is capable of winning the 2026 World Cup. The 44-year-old former striker, who won 34 trophies in his career but never a World Cup, said the Americans should start believing in themselves and have the country behind the team.
Auston Trusty said the team’s mindset is to win the tournament and described Ibrahimovic’s comment as amazing.
Chris Richards said the team wants to win every game and tournament and does not consider it ridiculous to aim to win the World Cup. Tim Ream said the pieces have always been there for the team and that the current performance is not surprising to the players. Tony Meola stated that reaching the quarterfinals should be the goal for the United States.
Bruce Arena stated there is no reason the United States cannot reach the quarterfinals or possibly the semifinals. The United States will play Turkey in its final Group D match on Thursday at SoFi Stadium.
