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U.S. Wins Group D, Beats Paraguay, Australia, Secures R16

6/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

United States beat Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0, clinching Group D and a round-of-32 berth.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino (Argentina) deployed a three-back system against Australia.
Opta gave the U.S. a 73.26% chance to reach the round of 16 and a 4.69% chance to win the tournament.
FanDuel odds improved from +6000 to +3500 after the two victories.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the United States hosted the FIFA World Cup, opening the knockout stage on July 2 and fielding 16 teams. The U.S. reached the round of 16, where Brazil eliminated them 1-0 under coach Bora Milutinovic. That early exposure sparked a steady rise in American soccer, evident in the national team’s stronger performances in recent tournaments.

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Story summary

United States beat Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0, clinching Group D and a round-of-32 berth.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino (Argentina) deployed a three-back system against Australia.
Opta gave the U.S. a 73.26% chance to reach the round of 16 and a 4.69% chance to win the tournament.
FanDuel odds improved from +6000 to +3500 after the two victories.

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