Result USA vs Australia, Friday, 19 June 2026, World Cup Group D The U.S. Men's National Team triumphed over Australia with a score of 2-0 in their Group D match held at Lumen Field in Seattle on Friday, 19 June 2026. This win allowed the U.S. to accumulate six points, ensuring their progression to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will join co-hosts Mexico in the knockout stage. This is fantastic news for USA supporters, as well as for Juventus and AC Milan, who have players representing the USA. Following this match, the USA will conclude their Group D games with a match against Türkiye on June 25 at Los Angeles Stadium.  

NOTE:   This 2026 tournament marks the first occasion that the USA and Australia have competed against each other in a World Cup match.

Please note: AC Milan's forward Christian Pulisic will not participate in the USMNT's World Cup group stage match against Australia because of a pre-existing calf injury. U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino decided to rest the forward as a safety measure, giving his leg more time to heal after sustaining a tough blow in the opening victory against Paraguay.

FIFA Ranking:

In the FIFA Men's World Rankings, the United States is 15th, while Australia is 22nd.

How are they arriving at Matchday 2?

Both teams come into their Group D matchup in excellent form, with the USA having achieved a 4-1 win over Paraguay and Australia winning 2-0 against Türkiye in their opening matches. The United States and Australia are meeting for the first time in a World Cup. Their previous four encounters were all friendlies, with the USA winning the last two: 3-1 in June 2010 and 2-1 in October 2025, where American striker Haji Wright scored twice with two assists from Cristian Roldan. The USA's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match represents their largest winning margin in a World Cup, and it is also the first time they have scored four or more goals in a single match. The USA will aim for back-to-back victories in the tournament for the first time since their first two games in the inaugural 1930 edition, one of which was a three-goal victory against Paraguay.     2 Serie A players called up for   🇺🇸  the United States National team World Cup 2026:

• Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie played until the 96th minute before being substituted by Giovanni Reyna.
• AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic ruled out for injury in this game.

1 Serie A players called up for  🇦🇺     the Australia National team:

• Sassuolo defender Cristian Volpato. He stepped onto the field as a substitute in the 61st minute, taking the place of the injured Mathew Leckie.

 

🏆👉 🇺🇸 USA 1 - 0 Australia 🇦🇺

⚽️    In the 11th minute, an own goal by Cameron Burgess Balogun was on fire on the left flank. He received a pass from Robinson, sped down the wing and delivered a cross. A huge mistake by Burgess as he puts the ball into his own net. The home team takes the lead!    

🏆👉   🇺🇸 USA 2 - 0 Australia 🇦🇺

⚽️ In the 43rd minute, Alex Freeman scores! A well-deserved second goal for the United States, as Freeman is quickest to head in a ball that had been deflected off Dest's shot. Initially, the goal was ruled out for an alleged offside, but VAR intervened to overturn the decision: Bos was actually keeping Freeman onside.         Photo via x.com/snoopyb047  

USA vs Australia Analytics BEFORE the game.

       United States World Cup 2026 Squad: 

• Goalkeepers:  Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
• Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergino Dest (PSV), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
• Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), Alejandro Zendejas (Club América)
• Forwards: Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Haji Wright (Coventry City), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille).

   Australia World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Ryan (Levante), Izzo (Randers), Beach (Melbourne City)
• Defenders: Behich (Melbourne City), Bos (Feynoord), Burgess (Swansea City), Circati (Parma), Degenek (APOEL), Geria (Albirex Niigata), Herrington (Colorado Rapids), Italiano (Grazer), Souttar (Leicester City), Trewin (New York City)
• Midfielders: Devlin (Heart of Midlothian), Hrustic (Heracles Almelo), Irvine (St Pauli), Metcalfe (St Pauli), Okon-Englster (Sydney), O’Neill (New York City)
• Forwards: Irankunda (Watford), Leckie (Melbourne City), Mabil (Castellon), Toure (Norwich City), Velupilly (Melbourne City), Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo), Yengi (Livingston/Machida Zelvia)

 

United States National Anthem at Seattle Stadium Before Match vs Australia

Here we go! pic.twitter.com/qSzafoHEFy

— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) June 19, 2026

USA official starting lineup against Australia

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Australia official lineup against USA

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— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) June 19, 2026

              Buy FIFA World Cup Tickets Sports, Football, Soccer, FIFA World Cup Tickets World Cup Group D Matchday 2 🇺🇸 USA 2 - 0 Australia 🇦🇺 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM PT (3:00 PM ET) Venue: Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) Seattle, WA Referee: Felix Zwayer GER Assistant Referee 1: Robert Kempter GER Assistant Referee 2: Christian Dietz GER Fourth Official: Katia Garcia MEX Reserve AR: Sandra Ramirez MEX ⚽️ Goals:   11' Cameron Burgess (own goal), 43' Alex Freeman (U) 🟨 Yellow Cards:  16' Jordan Bos (A), 32' Alessandro Circati (A), 56' Antonee Robinson (U), 88' Folarin Balogun (U), 88' Harry Souttar (A), 89' Jacob Italiano (A), 93' Chris Richards (U) ✅ Official lineups - Tabellino: 🇺🇸  USA Starting XI: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson; Tillman, Adams, McKennie; Dest, Balogun, Pepi. Subs: Turner (GK), Brady (GK), Trusty, M. Robinson, Arfstein, McKenzie, Scally, Reyna, Berhalter, Roldan, Aaronson, Wright, Weah, Zendejas. Head Coach: Mauricio Pochettino Please note: Milan's Christian Pulisic is sidelined due to an injury. Australia Starting XI: Beach; Italiano, Circati, Souttar, Burgess, Bos; Leckie, O’Neill, Okon-Engstler, Velupillay; Touré. Subs: Ryan (GK), Izzo (GK), Degenek, Geria, Trewin, Behich, Herrington, Metcalfe, Devlin, Irvine, Hrustić, Mabil, Irankunda, Volpato, Yengi. Head Coach: Tony Popovic.  

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