Co-hosts United States have booked their place in the Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over Australia on Thursday.

Folarin Balogun is shining bright for the Stars and Stripes, the USMNT's leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup strikes again. See the goal he helped create.

The American pundit became public enemy No. 1 in Australia ahead of the Socceroo’s World Cup match against the United States, predicting the contest would be a “lay-up” for the tournament co-hosts. And after copping backlash from the Socceroos,

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 saw five-time champions Brazil coming into form just in time to win their second group-stage match on Friday (Jun 19). Co-hosts USA also beat Australia for their second consecutive win which has all but ensured a place in the knockout stage for them.

The Socceroos defence that held so well against Türkiye had cracks in it, as the visitors conceded both goals in the first half. The second half was a more promising display from the Socceroos with young star Nestory Irankunde coming on and helping to lift the tempo,