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USA Clinches World Cup Knockout Spot With Clinical Group D Win
The US beat Australia 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare. Brazil face Haiti, Scotland take on Morocco, and Iran complains about travel restrictions.
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The United States punched their ticket to the World Cup's last 32 on Friday, beating Australia 2-0 in Seattle. A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a header from Alex Freeman just before halftime sealed Group D victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
USA's Group D Clinch: The Simple Read
The co-hosts now have six points from two matches after opening with a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay. They can wrap up first place in the group later Friday if Turkey lose or draw to Paraguay. Pochettino called it "a fantastic game again. We dominated against a very tough team."
The Better Read: Real Test Awaits
Australia offered little threat after the own goal. The US defense was rarely tested. The convincing build-up was unconvincing – the Americans looked shaky in pre-tournament friendlies. Their two wins have come against teams ranked outside the top 30. The knockout rounds will bring tougher opposition.