FIFA World Cup 2026 MD9 recap: Brazil, Paraguay eliminate Haiti, Türkiye; USA beat Australia; Morocco edge Scotland

Brazil's 3-0 win saw Haiti become the first side to be eliminated from contention for this World Cup's knockout stages.

USA vs. Australia Live Updates, Score: U.S. Advance To Round Of 32 With Victory

Coming off of an emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay in its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Los Angeles Stadium, the U.S. faces Australia in the first competitive meeting between the two countries. Australia shocked Türkiye in its first group stage match,

USA vs. Australia odds, picks, prediction, betting preview, start time for 2026 World Cup match on Friday

The latest USA vs. Australia odds from FanDuel lists the USMNT as the -160 favorites on the 90-minute money line while Australia are +410 underdogs and a draw is priced at +320. Meanwhile, the over/under for total goals scored is 2.

USA 2-0 Australia: Ruthless USA ease into World Cup knockout rounds

The USA and Australia meet in Seattle, as America watches on to see if their team can make it two wins from two at the 2026 men’s World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are full of confidence after their 4-1 shellacking of Paraguay in their tournament opener last Friday, and one week on they are the favorites to beat Australia.

Everything To Know About USA vs. Australia: Storylines, Projected Lineup, Predictions

Australia opened its tournament with a shocking 2-0 win over Türkiye that put it level in points with the U.S. in Group D. However, the U.S. can win the group and advance to the round of 32 with a win on Friday and a Paraguay win or draw. Australia has never won its group at a men's World Cup.

Following a feisty friendly, a World Cup showdown awaits USA-Australia in Seattle

Last October’s World Cup warmup match between the Americans and Australians was anything but friendly. Friday’s rematch will go down on the world’s biggest stage.