Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
- On Friday, the United States men's national team defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle Stadium, clinching a World Cup knockout round spot for the first time after just two group-stage matches.
- Despite injured forward Christian Pulisic missing the match due to a calf injury, head coach Mauricio Pochettino started striker Ricardo Pepi in his place, maintaining the same lineup that won 4-1 over Paraguay.
- Folarin Balogun's 11th-minute run forced Australian defender Cameron Burgess to score an own goal. Alex Freeman headed in a second goal just before halftime, with VAR confirming the goal after an initial offside ruling was overturned.
- With six points atop Group D, the U.S. has secured a knockout berth and can clinch the group title with a result against Turkiye next Thursday in Los Angeles.
- Scoring six goals across two games, the squad has matched the nation's 1930 performance of winning both opening World Cup matches, marking unprecedented dominance in early tournament play.
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