USMNT Blanks Australia, Books Knockout Stage Ticket

The United States men's national team delivered a masterclass in their final Group B fixture, blanking the Australian national team 2-0 to secure a spot in the knockout round. Head coach Gregg Berhalter's starting lineup featured Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, who orchestrated the attack from midfield. The USMNT struck early in the first half through a well-worked set piece, with defender Walker Zimmerman heading home from a Pulisic corner. Australia, known as the Socceroos, pushed for a...