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U.S. Defeats Australia 2-0, Advances to Round of 32

6/20/2026

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U.S. beat Australia 2-0 on June 19, 2026 in Seattle to reach the Round of 32.
Midfielder Weston McKennie praised Seattle fans for chanting “U.S.A.” and singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
About 80 people watched the match at The Waypoint in Bozeman, Montana, with Big Sky Futbol Club.
Thousands gathered on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall for a free FIFA watch party, drawing visitors from Bangkok and Melbourne.

History

Historical Context

When the United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, it automatically entered the 24-team finals and faced Brazil at the 102,000-seat Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where Brazil won 1-0 on June 24, 1994. The tournament’s final at the same venue later drew over 94,000 fans, and the U.S. win over Colombia marked its first World Cup victory since 1950, spurring MLS growth.

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Story summary

U.S. beat Australia 2-0 on June 19, 2026 in Seattle to reach the Round of 32.
Midfielder Weston McKennie praised Seattle fans for chanting “U.S.A.” and singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
About 80 people watched the match at The Waypoint in Bozeman, Montana, with Big Sky Futbol Club.
Thousands gathered on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall for a free FIFA watch party, drawing visitors from Bangkok and Melbourne.

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