USA face Australia in Seattle, Group D match for Round of 32 berth
Mauricio Pochettino keeps the 4-2-3-1, while Australia stay in 5-4-1 after their 2-0 win over Turki.
The United States face Australia in a Group D match at the 2026 World Cup at Lumen Field in Seattle on Saturday (20/6) at 02.00 WIB, with three points potentially securing a place in the next round. USA coach Mauricio Pochettino starts Matt Freese in goal, with Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson in defense. Malik Tillman and Tyler Adams anchor midfield, supported by Sergino Dest, Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie behind Folarin Balogun. Australia, coached by Tony Popovic, stick with a 5-4-1 that helped them beat Turki 2-0. Patrick Beach is in goal, while Mohamed Toure leads the attack with support from Mathew Leckie and Aiden O'Neill. German referee Felix Zwayer will officiate the match.