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USA vs. Australia Prediction, Lineups, Odds and Bet Builder Tips for World Cup Group D Match

Both teams won their openers, and Christian Pulisic remains day-to-day after a calf knock as the United States seek a second straight win.

  • On Friday, June 19, 2026, the United States faces Australia at Seattle Stadium in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match.
  • Australia coach Tony Popovic believes his squad is improved since losing to the United States 2-1 in Colorado eight months ago, a bruising friendly that sidelined American star Christian Pulisic.
  • Fielding the youngest team of the tournament's first round, averaging 24.6 years old, Australia enters with momentum, while USMNT forward Pulisic remains "day-to-day" following his Paraguay injury.
  • Betting markets favor the United States to secure consecutive wins, with a 2-1 score prediction at 14/1 odds, as analysts highlight the American counter-press strategy contrasting with Turkey's approach.
  • Success today positions the winner to take a stranglehold on Group D and advance toward the knockout phase, with Australia relying on physical defense against the American attacking style.
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1010 WCSI broke the news on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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