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2026 FIFA World Cup

Pulisic sits but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach World Cup KO rounds

The USMNT was without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: It found a way to beat Australia for its second win of this World Cup.

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No Pulisic? No problem: Freeman, Adams lead the way in USMNT player ratings vs. Australia

Fans go wild in Dallas after USMNT opens the scoring vs. Australia

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Has Mauricio Pochettino silenced the doubters?

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Pochettino admits he was 'very emotional' during USMNT's victory

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Klinsmann: Doesn't get much better for USMNT after win

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Klinsmann: Right call to save Christian Pulisic

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Skubal delivers 8 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings

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