USA 2-0 Australia — World Cup

World Cup
USA
2
Final
0
Australia
Full time

The Red, White, and Blue Roar of Seattle

Under the deafening canopy of Lumen Field, Mauricio Pochettino’s high-intensity revolution found its defining validation.

The final whistle blew, lost instantly in the 137-decibel thunder of Seattle, as the USA embraced a 2-0 victory over Australia. This was the steel Mauricio Pochettino demanded, a gritty response to the physical who once injured Christian Pulisic. Without their fully fit, the Americans leaned on the relentless energy of Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, choking out Tony Popovic’s side. As Mathew Ryan watched the final seconds tick away, the Socceroos' resistance shattered. Six points are secured. Group D belongs to the hosts, who matched grit with glory on a historic Pacific Northwest night.

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The 2-0 defeat leaves Australia's youthful squad, containing 17 World Cup debutants, needing a result in their final group match to progress.
Despite the loss, captain Mathew Ryan moved closer to equaling the Australian record of appearing in four World Cups, held by Tim Cahill and Mark Milligan.