# @usatodaysports on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZyEnCvmymx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67002503-usatodaysports-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-19T21:21:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) — https://gondola.cc/usatodaysports

## Caption

The U.S. men's national team has clinched a spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare after defeating Australia 2-0 Friday, June 19.

Alex Freeman scored and Folarin Balogun helped secure an Australia own goal for three more points in Group D.

After defeating Paraguay 4-1 to start the tournament, the USMNT now has six points from its first two matches. It is the first time since 1930 the U.S. has started the World Cup with back-to-back wins.

Read more about the #USMNT's performance at the link in usatodaysports bio.

📷: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

#USMNT #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #USAvsAustralia #FIFAWorldCup2026 #FIFA2026 #WC2026

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worldcup2026, fifaworldcup2026, usmnt, worldcup, usavsaustralia, fifa2026, wc2026

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