United States clinched a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle,moving to knockout stage of World Cup. Did it without star Christian Pulisic. He was out with calf injury from last game against Paraguay.
Americans got on board early — an own goal by Cameron Burgess in 11th minute . Then Alex Freeman headed in another just before halftime. VAR overturned offside call. U.S . now at six points in Group D, securing their spot with one match left.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino hopes Pulisic will be back next game . "Christian's important, but today wasn't possible," he said. "We hope next game he’ll be available." Pochettino stressed that a strong World Cup run means everyone steps up.
Midfielder Weston McKennie agreed,pointing to team's depth. “We can play physical game,have guys ready to step up,and quality for possession football,” he said.
U.S. wraps group stage against Turkiye on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium, aiming to keep perfect record. As knockout rounds loom,team focuses on collective effort. Will each player rise to occasion…?
