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Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance ... SEATTLE | Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history. “C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us,” said Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. “We didn’t have him today, but I think you saw we’re still capable to go out there and get a result and put up a performance.” Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, missed Friday’s match because of a calf injury. To play without a superstar like Pulisic could have derailed previous American teams in World Cup play. But much has changed since the last time they served as World Cup hosts in 1994, when they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16. At this year’s 48-team tournament, the U.S. has won consecut…

Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance ... Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. Posted 6/19/2026, 9:08:13 PM Updated 6/19/2026, 11:53:11 PM Related Associated Press AP Sports AP U.S. news Australia's Aiden O'Neill (13) appeals for offside after United States' Alex Freeman (16) scored a goal past Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach (18) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy) By ANDREW DESTIN — AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history. Other WRAL Top Stories “C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us,” said Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. “We didn’t …

Without the injured Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit.The US national football team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us,” said Folarin Balogun, who scored two in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. “We didn’t have him today, but I think you saw we’re still capable to go out there and get a result and put up a performance.”Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, missed Friday’s match because of a calf injury.To play without a superstar like Pulisic could have derailed previous American teams in World Cup play. But much has changed since the last time they served as World Cup hosts in 1994, when they advanced by being one

US cruises past Australia to secure World Cup knockout spot The United States secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage on Friday with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia, overcoming the absence of star forward Christian Pulisic a...

Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to ... Audio By Carbonatix SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the United States one bit. The Americans advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup without their injured star forward, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday for their second straight victory in the expanded 48-team tournament. The U.S. then won Group D when Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 early Saturday morning. “C.P. is a fantastic player — the quality and the leadership that he gives us,” said Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. “We didn’t have him today, but I think you saw we’re still capable to go out there and get a result and put up a performance.” As the Group D winner, the U.S. will play a round-of-32 match on July 1 in Santa Clara, California, against a third-place group finisher. Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, missed Friday’s match because of a calf injury. Playing without a talent like Pulisic could have derailed previous American World Cup teams. But much has changed since the last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup in 1994,…

USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the Round of 32.

U.S. shuts out Australia, advances to World Cup knockout round <p>SEATTLE &#8212; Christian Pulisic&#8217;s injury absence didn&#8217;t hurt the Americans one bit.</p>

US national team reaches round of 32 at the World Cup after beating Australia <p>The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, with a victory over Australia</p>

US advances to FIFA World Cup playoff with 2:0 win over Australia The US team became the second one after Mexico to reach the Round of 32.