USMNT advances to World Cup knockout rounds with 2-0 win vs. Australia
The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic. The Americans beat Australia 2-0 on Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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National story. 23 articles from 14 sources. Updated Jun 20, 2026.
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1 sourceUSMNT stays unbeaten after blanking Australia in World Cup, advances to knockout stage
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11 sourcesUSA beats Australia 2-0 to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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2 sourcesDespite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round