Can Australia Challenge the USMNT? Breaking Down Group D at 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, Group D pits the United States Men's National Team against Australia's Socceroos. Australia, a perennial underdog with a gritty style, has improved tactically under their current manager. The USMNT must exploit Australia's occasional defensive lapses and high-press vulnerability. Key for the Americans: controlling midfield through Weston McKennie and using Christian Pulisic's creativity on the flanks. Set pieces also favor the U.S., as Australia can struggle aga...