In the important match of Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the United States of America not only defeated Australia 0-2 to advance to the next stage, but also set a new record in the 96-year history of the event.
In the match played in Seattle, the American team had a strong hold on the game from the start and had 63% of the ball. The American players continued on the Australian goal and took the lead in the 11th minute.
Australian defender Cameron Burgess unfortunately threw the ball into his own net and led 0-1.
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In the last moments of the first half, Alex Freeman doubled the lead of the American team with a great goal and the score was 0-2.
In the second half, both teams played hard and created several chances, but both teams could not score more goals. In this way, America won the match 0-2.
With this victory, the American team won two matches in a row for the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup.
The USA topped Group D with a total of 6 points and advanced to the next round, and Australia will fight hard for success in their next match.
