Team USA Men’s Soccer shuts out Australia 2-0, securing historic early ticket to the knockouts ^34.9%

One America News Network - By OAN Staff Sophia Flores, Brooke Mallory - 6/18/2026, 5:35 PM

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The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has defeated Australia, officially securing its place in the World Cup knockout rounds. On Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, the U.S. defeated Australia 2-0. Despite star forward Christian Pulisic not being able to play, due to a calf injury, the team was able to pull out a major... more