The U.S. men's national soccer team secured a spot in the World Cup round of 32 after defeating Australia 2-0 on Friday in Seattle. The victory, achieved in front of a roaring home crowd, marks the first time since 1930 that the American men have won consecutive World Cup matches. As co-hosts, the team now holds six points and has guaranteed progress into the knockout rounds as group winners with one group match remaining.
The win was secured through an early own goal and a header from 21-year-old Alex Freeman, marking Freeman's first World Cup goal. These scores ensured a comfortable victory for the home side, allowing the Americans to maintain a perfect record in the tournament.
The team achieved the result despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic. While the U.S. demonstrated they could win without their talisman, coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping Pulisic will return for their next match.