USMNT defeated Australia 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D play on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Seattle Stadium, WA. A Cameron Burgess own goal opened the scoring in the 11th minute, Alex Freeman added another in the 43rd minute, and the U.S. held Australia scoreless to advance to the Round of 32.

Final Score

USA vs Australia final score

Team 1 2 Total
United States 2 0 2
Australia 0 0 0

The United States scored twice before halftime, protected the lead after the break, and secured a clean sheet to move on from Group D.

Where to Watch

Featured Clips

USA vs Australia highlights and video clips

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Stats

USA vs Australia key performers

United States

Alex Freeman

Scored before halftime and kept the U.S. moving with 61 passes.

United States

Malik Tillman

Steady on the ball and active on set pieces.

Australia

Cristian Volpato

Provided Australia's clearest attacking spark off the bench.

Australia

Jacob Italiano

Helped Australia settle in midfield after the break.

For deeper match data, visit the FOX Sports USA vs Australia Recap.

Group D

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D schedule and context

June 12USA 4, Paraguay 1Los Angeles Stadium9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
June 13Australia 2, Turkiye 0BC Place Vancouver12:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. PT
June 19Paraguay 1, Turkiye 0San Francisco Bay Area Stadium11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT
June 19USA 2, Australia 0Seattle Stadium3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
June 25Watch Turkiye vs USALos Angeles Stadium10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
June 25Watch Paraguay vs AustraliaSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

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FAQ

USA vs Australia FAQ

Where did USA vs Australia take place?

USA vs Australia was played at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

Who won USA vs Australia and what was the final score?

The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Group D at the FIFA World Cup 2026. USA led 2-0 at halftime and neither team scored in the second half.

Who were the leading scorers for the United States and Australia?

Alex Freeman scored for the United States in the 43rd minute. Australia did not score, and the opening goal was credited as a Cameron Burgess own goal.

What was the biggest highlight from USA vs Australia?

The biggest highlight was the United States scoring twice before halftime to take control of the 2-0 win.

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