Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSam BrookesFriday 19 June 2026 22:04 BSTHow The United States Just DESTROYED Paraguay 4-1 USMNT TacticsMauricio Pochettino’s USA beat Australia 2-0 in their World Cup clash on Friday.A Cameron Burgess own goal handed USA the lead, and they doubled their advantage shortly before halftime through Alex Freeman after a VAR review.USA have now won both of their World Cup matches in 2026, the first time they have won back-to-back games at a World Cup since the first-ever tournament in 1930.They look set to qualify top of Group B, which could hand the co-hosts a favorable last-32 draw.The US have never progressed beyond the last-16, but could be set to go further this time following a strong start to the tournament, with their final group game against Turkey scheduled for 25 June.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in