USA claims first men's World Cup win, defeats Australia 2-0
The USA secured a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle, marking their first win in the opening two matches of a men's World Cup. Morocco also advanced past Scotland after an early goal, but their second-half efforts fell short, leaving their knockout chances uncertain. Brazil eliminated Haiti, who became the first team out of the tournament.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 07:40 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 07:50 UTC
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