U.S. Men’s Soccer Advances to World Cup Round of 32 After Australia Win
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle, advancing to the World Cup round of 32, CNN reported. Earlier, the side entered the match riding the momentum of a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, though the availability of star forward Christian Pulisic remained uncertain, Yahoo Sports noted. The win secured first place in Group D, guaranteeing a knockout-stage berth, the New York Times reported.
Mauricio Pochettino's shift to a flexible 3-4-3 formation helped the United States secure both opening wins, the paper added. Defender Alex Freeman scored his first tournament goal, providing the decisive strike in the Seattle victory, CNN said.