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The United States became the second nation to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. As in its 4-1 win over Paraguay, the U.S. made a lightning-quick start and took the lead when Cameron Burgess turned Folarin Balogun’s pass into his own net.
The USA and Australia meet in Seattle, as America watches on to see if their team can make it two wins from two at the 2026 men’s World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are full of confidence after their 4-1 shellacking of Paraguay in their tournament opener last Friday, and one week on they are the favorites to beat Australia.
It's been 32 years since the US hosted the World Cup. Will the USA bring home a win, or will Paraguay spoil this homecoming match? Here's how to watch today's opening ceremony and game with a streaming subscription or VPN.
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Matches are available on Fox, FS1, Peacock and Telemundo, while fans can tune in to World Cup studio show coverage on ESPN. Check out more information on today's matches and coverage from ESPN below:
