The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0, with Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun starting upfront in Christian Pulisic's absence. The tactical shift to two strikers proved effective against Australia's low block, leading to an early own goal and a second-half score.
The US Men's National Team secured a dominant first half against Australia, showcasing speed, power, and intense pressing. Despite missing Christian Pulisic, the US guaranteed their knockout stage passage, while Australia faces uncertainty.
The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0 in a competitive World Cup match, securing their spot in the knockout round. An own goal and a rebound strike from Alex Freeman sealed the victory in front of a sellout crowd in Seattle.
The USMNT secured their largest-ever World Cup victory, a 4-1 win against Paraguay, marking their return to home soil in the tournament after 32 years. Folarin Balogun scored twice, with Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna also contributing goals in a dominant performance.
The USMNT secured their largest World Cup victory, a 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice, Christian Pulisic contributed an assist, and Gio Reyna added a late goal in the team's first home World Cup match in 32 years.
The US men's national team kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a resounding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, showcasing an attacking "Showtime" ethos. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun were key to the dominant first-half performance, with Balogun scoring twice on his debut.
The US men's national team, under Mauricio Pochettino, faces uncertainties as it prepares for the World Cup, with key questions around Christian Pulisic's goal drought, Alex Freeman's role, and identifying a 'super-sub' from the bench.
