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USA close in on last 32 with win over Australia

USA close in on last 32 with win over Australia
BBC News Friday 19 June 2026, 21:46 UTC 1 min read
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The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.

The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.
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