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Match Report Friday, June 19, 2026
Own Goal and Freeman Strike Send USA Past Australia
An early own goal and Alex Freeman's first-half strike gave the USA a 2-0 win over Australia in Group D in Seattle, edging the hosts toward the knockout stage.
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T he United States beat Australia 2-0 in their Group D fixture at Seattle Stadium, where 66,925 watched the hosts take a firm grip in the first half.
Early own goal
The USA went ahead in the 11th minute when Cameron Burgess turned the ball into his own net under pressure.
Freeman doubles the lead
Alex Freeman made it 2-0 just before half-time, and the USA managed the game out from there to keep a clean sheet.
Group D
The win strengthens the USA's position in Group D, where Türkiye and Paraguay meet in the group's other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 19, 2026.
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