‘Part of our culture’: Iran defying hardships and dreaming of first World Cup knockout round appearance

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After Iran played to a draw Sunday inside SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his post-match assessment by backing up six months. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Among the many elements of … Read more

US tops Australia 2-0, advances to World Cup knockout round as fan euphoria builds

With every win, the United States men’s soccer team is not just advancing in the 2026 World Cup but slaying dragons. On a clear blue Friday in Seattle, repeatedly serenaded by fans singing Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” the Americans dispatched Australia rather tidily, 2-0. Neither of the goals will be hung in the … Read more

How USMNT adapted without Pulisic to beat Australia and clinch World Cup knockout stage spot

How USMNT adapted without Pulisic to beat Australia and clinch World Cup knockout stage spot – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. World Cup fans are celebrating Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia. Star Christian Pulisic missed the match after suffering from a calf injury. CBS News coordinating producer Elizabeth Campbell has the latest from Seattle. … Read more

U.S. secures ticket to World Cup knockout phase with victory over Australia

U.S. secures ticket to World Cup knockout phase with victory over Australia – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. secured a ticket to the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Seattle. Source link

U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia

In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process. Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. put on a spectacular performance against a gritty Australian … Read more

The U.S. can clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout round. But it knows not to underestimate Australia.

How does a team follow up its best performance in the World Cup in nearly a century? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. For the U.S., preparing for its second group-stage game Friday against Australia has meant remembering when times were not so good. It was … Read more