USMNT Beats Australia 2-0 to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage as 66,925 Fill Seattle
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
USMNT Beats Australia 2-0 to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage as 66,925 Fill Seattle
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 19
Summary
A 2-0 win over Australia sent the United States into the World Cup knockout rounds with two victories from two Group D matches.
An 11th-minute Australian own goal put the U.S. ahead before a second-half strike—confirmed after a VAR check—sealed the result in Seattle.
Seattle Stadium's 66,925 sellout crowd gave the Americans loud backing from before kickoff, with supporters surrounding the broadcast set and sustaining the atmosphere throughout.
That turnout undercut pregame expectations in some local coverage that political tensions might mute home support, adding to a strong early-host narrative for the U.S. at this World Cup.