USMNT Beat Australia 2-0 to Clinch Round of 32 Spot

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USMNT Beat Australia 2-0 to Clinch Round of 32 Spot

A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute, forced by Folarin Balogun's driving run, put the USMNT ahead. Alex Freeman doubled the lead before the break. The win moves the USMNT to six points, mathematically securing their place in the Round of 32 regardless of results elsewhere, with one group match against Turkey still remaining.

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