United States Faces Australia in Group D Decider as Day 9 Could Settle 2 World Cup Groups
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 19
United States Faces Australia in Group D Decider as Day 9 Could Settle 2 World Cup Groups
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 19
Summary
United States and Australia meet in Seattle at 3 p.m. ET with Group D leadership on the line after both opened with wins.
A victory, paired with a draw later between Paraguay and Türkiye, would hand the winner first place immediately; a draw would likely leave both sides on course for the Round of 32.
The U.S. enters as a -170 favorite after its 4-1 rout of Paraguay, with Christian Pulisic tracking toward minutes despite a left calf issue.
Group C could also sharpen Friday: Scotland seeks a likely knockout-clinching fourth point against Morocco before Brazil, a -1100 favorite over Haiti, tries to improve after drawing Morocco.
Türkiye and Paraguay close the day in Santa Clara, where the loser could be pushed to the brink of elimination depending on the earlier Group D result.
With Christian Pulisic's fitness in doubt, can the USMNT's attack break down Australia's formidable defensive wall in their crucial World Cup clash?
Can Mauricio Pochettino's new philosophy overcome the USMNT's defensive frailties against a disciplined Australian team aiming for a historic upset on U.S. soil?