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The Americans are advancing.<\/p>\n

For the second straight game, the USMNT rode first-half goals \u2014 including an Australia own goal \u2014 for a 2-0 win that earned them a berth in the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

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The Socceroos\u2019 Cameron Burgess tipped the ball past his own goalie at the game\u2019s 11-minute mark, giving the US a lead it would double at 43\u2032, thanks to Alex Freeman\u2019s tally.<\/p>\n

Goalie Matt Freese posted his second clean sheet of the tournament, backstopping the USMNT to another three point in the Group D standings.<\/p>\n

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The Americans will face Turkiye on Thursday in their final clash of the group stage, though coach Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s squad has some options with its ticket already punched.<\/p>\n

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