SouthernWorldwide.com – The U.S. men’s national team secured an early lead against Australia in their second World Cup match, with an own goal from Australia’s Cameron Burgess in the 10th minute. This marked a favorable start for the Americans in their group stage encounter, which commenced at 3 p.m. ET from Seattle Stadium.
The match against Australia on Friday presented a rare scenario: capitalizing on an own goal in consecutive World Cup matches. This occurrence was unprecedented in the history of the FIFA men’s World Cup, with the United States being the first team to benefit from own goals in two successive games.
Historically, in the tournament’s annals, only France has been on the benefiting end of more own goals than the United States.
The early advantage for the USMNT was met with cheers from the enthusiastic fans filling the Seattle stadium, pushing the score to 1-0.
Later in the match, in the 42nd minute, Alex Freeman extended the American’s lead, making the score 2-0.
How to Watch United States vs Australia
When: Friday, June 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET
Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
TV: FOX
Stream: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports.
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