USA vs. Australia live score, result, highlights from USMNT 2026 World Cup Group D match vs. Socceroos
Both teams won their openers, and the result could shape knockout-round qualification as Christian Pulisic remains questionable with a calf injury.
- On Friday, June 19, 2026, the United States men's national team faces Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle for a pivotal Group D World Cup match, with both teams vying to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
- Following a 4-1 opening victory against Paraguay, the United States enters without star winger Christian Pulisic, who remains unavailable due to a calf injury sustained in that match.
- Coach Tony Popovic made tactical changes for today's lineup, moving goalscorers Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe to the bench as Australia seeks to qualify following a 2-0 win over Turkey.
- Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, is renowned as one of the noisiest stadiums in sport, where crowd noise once reached 137 decibels during a match.
- With three points already secured from opening victories, both teams aim to build on early success, targeting the top spot in Group D to strengthen their path toward the knockout stage.
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