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USMNT Is Cruising, but Mauricio Pochettino Still Has Big Decisions to Make

Things could not be going any better for the Stars and Stripes after their first two World Cup group games. But there’s plenty to consider heading into the business end of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Three Ways the USMNT May Approach the Dead Rubber vs. Turkiye—World Cup

The USMNT has already won Group D, and Türkiye is already eliminated.

Sports Illustrated

Turkey vs United States World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Turkey vs United States World Cup 2026 predictions: USMNT need one point to win Group D, while Turkey are scoreless in two games. Best price on USA at +102.

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The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico

The Guardian - UK

No Pulisic, no problem: how the USA learned to win without their star player

Mauricio Pochettino had to do without his best player against Australia. But Ricardo Pepi helped the Americans build attacks in different ways

The Guardian - US

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia Head coach Popovic questions referee after loss against USA

Australia's coach Tony Popovic voiced his displeasure with the officiating following their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States. He felt referee Felix Zwayer had an off day, particularly regarding the controversial second US goal. Despite the referee criticism, Popovic acknowledged his team's sluggish start and conceded soft goals,…

The Economic Times

Three Key Takeaways From the USMNT’s Gritty World Cup Win Over Australia

Even with Christian Pulisic on the sidelines, the U.S. men’s national team secured an important victory.

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USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer

The Guardian - AU

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Australia: Different Kind of Dominance Matches 96-Year Feat

The co-host has already secured a place in the knockout phase.

Sports Illustrated

USA surge into World Cup knockout stage after dominant victory over Socceroos

An 11th-minute own goal from Cameron Burgess and a close-range finish from Alex Freeman gave the United States a 2-0 victory against Australia

The Guardian - US

USA v Australia referee Felix Zwayer pulls up with cramp towards end of World Cup match

Zwayer required help from Folarin Balogun before an energy gel was rushed onto the pitch

The Independent UK

Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic with a 2-0 victory over Australia

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Hosts USA reach knockouts with dominant win over Australia's Socceroos

World Cup co-hosts the ⁠United States advanced to the knockout stage with one game to spare after comfortably beating Australia 2-0 in Group ‌D on Friday, despite the absence of injured star player Christian Pulisic. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.

France 24

Why Christian Pulisic Isn’t Playing for the USMNT vs. Australia—World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino had a firm message for the rest of the USMNT roster after the news broke.

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How to watch USA vs Australia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as co-hosts continue FIFA World Cup 2026 journey, team news

Christian Pulisic misses USA's clash with Australia due to injury, as the co-hosts continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Here's how to watch the Group D fixture for free online and from anywhere.

The Independent UK

From Balogun to Bouaddi: World Cup players face tough choice of national allegiance

Dozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born

FourFourTwo

United States vs Australia prediction as clash of styles sets stage for intriguing encounter

Mauricio Pochettino's side will be looking to remain in winning ways on home soil, but Australia have shown how strong they can be

FourFourTwo

Ian Wright tips USMNT to go far at the World Cup and surprise people after impressive opening win over Paraguay

The former England striker backs Mauricio Pochettino's side to go deep into the World Cup after impressive opening win

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Sports Illustrated

Folarin Balogun: Will the USMNT Striker Challenge for the World Cup Golden Boot?

The emerging star scored twice in his World Cup debut last week.

The Independent UK

The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time

WORLD CUP 2026: After the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time, smaller countries are benefiting from western European wealth

Sports Illustrated

Soccer Legend Tim Howard Pinpoints Key Reason Why USMNT Will Beat Australia

The former USMNT star goalkeeper played in three World Cups.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Australia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Socceroos are headed to hostile territory to take on the Stars and Stripes.

Evening Standard

USA vs Australia lineups: Pulisic OUT - Starting XIs and confirmed team news for World Cup today

Christian Pulisic was in a race to prove his fitness after limping off in the first group game

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Australia: World Cup Group D

The Stars and Stripes are sweating over the fitness of Christian Pulisic.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The 12 Best Individual Performances of First Group Games

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

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