USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a World Cup 2026 Group D match. The article provides player ratings and analysis of key performances, highlighting Alex Freeman's goal and the team's defensive structure.
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It provides sports coverage for a major international tournament, tracking the progress of national teams in the World Cup.
Folarin Balogun of the USA runs with the ball past Australia defender Alessandro Circati during the World Cup Group D clash in Seattle. Photograph: Melissa Levin/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Folarin Balogun of the USA runs with the ball past Australia defender Alessandro Circati during the World Cup Group D clash in Seattle. Photograph: Melissa Levin/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock World Cup 2026 USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer
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