The United States face Australia in a live World Cup 2026 match, missing Christian Pulisic but scoring early.
The US men’s national team defeated Australia 2-0 in a World Cup 2026 group match, advancing to the knockout round as host. An early own goal put the Americans ahead while star Christian Pulisic was absent, and the victory marks the team’s best tournament start since 1930. The result led German outlets — Welt, Spiegel, Zeit, FAZ — to run front-page match reports, with Welt labeling the performance a 'USA party.'
The US heads into the round of 16, where the opponent will be decided by the final group-stage matches. Christian Pulisic’s injury status and the team’s ability to sustain momentum against a top-tier side will determine whether the hosts can mount a deep run.
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