Both teams have won their first games, and one more win will almost confirm their qualification to the Round of 32.

The U.S. men's national team is into the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in front of a rowdy, sold-out crowd in Seattle.

Folarin Balogun continued his torrid start to the World Cup with an aggressive attack up the left wing in the 11th minute, beating the Australian defense.