The United States became the second nation to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Australia at the Seattle Stadium.
A Cameron Burgess own goal and Alex Freeman’s second international strike in the first half put the co-hosts in complete control, and walked their way to ending their 24-year wait to start the tournament with back-to-back victories.
A draw between Türkiye and Paraguay later on Thursday would secure top spot in Group D for Mauricio Pochettino’s side and guarantee being drawn against a third-placed side in the round of 32, while Australia remain second in Group D on three points.
Pochettino’s side were left without their talisman Christian Pulisic, who was ruled out with a calf injury earlier in the day, and it was Australia who started brighter, as Mohamed Touré fired into the hands of Matt Freeze from the right side of the box.
The United States soon took control of possession, allowing Sergiño Dest to sneak into the box, but his left-footed strike was blocked by Burgess, who bravely threw his chest in front of the shot.
A Cameron Burgess own goal and Alex Freeman’s second international strike in the first half put the co-hosts in complete control, and walked their way to ending their 24-year wait to start the tournament with back-to-back victories.
A draw between Türkiye and Paraguay later on Thursday would secure top spot in Group D for Mauricio Pochettino’s side and guarantee being drawn against a third-placed side in the round of 32, while Australia remain second in Group D on three points.
Pochettino’s side were left without their talisman Christian Pulisic, who was ruled out with a calf injury earlier in the day, and it was Australia who started brighter, as Mohamed Touré fired into the hands of Matt Freeze from the right side of the box.
The United States soon took control of possession, allowing Sergiño Dest to sneak into the box, but his left-footed strike was blocked by Burgess, who bravely threw his chest in front of the shot.
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