World Cup: Group D: USA vs. Australia, 6/19/2026

[Sweetnut]

Hooray, on to the final 32. We'll see if we actually do anything in the knockouts, which we normally don't, but there are twice as many teams that go through in this expanded format so who knows.

I wish you all the luck and favourable reffing in the world.

 

[adsfan]

Hooray, on to the final 32. We'll see if we actually do anything in the knockouts, which we normally don't, but there are twice as many teams that go through in this expanded format so who knows.

Plus Every game is a Home Game!

That might be worth a win or two.

Pulisic has time to heal.

SIX goals without him!

 

[DaveG]

Smart yellow from Richards. Curious what our lineup looks like against Turkiye. Kinda depends on what happens in their match.

But Jedi, Flo, Adams, Richards are all on yellows.

Paraguay win or draw and I'd play all the backups



COUNTRY ROOOOOOOOADS TAKE ME HOOOOOOOOOOME

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Not the most convincing second half, which looked like a typical CONCACAF match, but did did what needed to be done. Hopefully a draw in the game tonight so we can just rotate against Türkiye.

 

[BMOK33]

I found it a bit puzzling AU went balls to the wall there in that 55-70 minute period knowing when you're like 95-5 to lose the game with a gimme game next you'd just park the bus and take the 2-0 loss. Ultimately after 75 minutes they more or less did do exactly that but they probably got a bit too chancy there

 

[Osprey]

Now they don't need play Pulisic in the next match. They can let him rest a little longer.

 

[adsfan]

Not the most convincing second half, which looked like a typical CONCACAF match, but did did what needed to be done. Hopefully a draw in the game tonight so we can just rotate against Türkiye.

Yes, rest the Yellow Card players and give some non-starters experience!

 

[DaveG]

I found it a bit puzzling AU went balls to the wall there in that 55-70 minute period knowing when you're like 95-5 to lose the game with a gimme game next you'd just park the bus and take the 2-0 loss. Ultimately after 75 minutes they more or less did do exactly that but they probably got a bit too chancy there

I think goal differential could be a factor if Turkey were to beat the US and Paraguay so makes sense they would be pressing like hell to make it 2-1 considering they clipped Turkey 2-0

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

I wish you all the luck and favourable reffing in the world.

 

[KlausJopling]

Terrific first half. Professional second.

 

[Moncherry]

Now they don't need play Pulisic in the next match. They can let him rest a little longer.

Not if Turkey wins tonight.

 

[sabremike]

 

[Bounces R Way]

Round of 32 just sounds so stupid haha

not the most convincing performance from the Americans but they did what they needed to

 

[qcal1427]

We are so fast and athletic and unlike previous generations have the quality on the ball to turn that into repeated chances

Australia were found out against a team that wasn’t just content to pass around in a circle and unsurprisingly resorted to hacking the shit out of their opponent

On to the round of 32, up the states

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Yes, rest the Yellow Card players and give some non-starters experience!

I would expect to see Berhalter, Trusty/Robinson, and Reyna starting at the least, if the group is settled. Also maybe Arftsen or Scally.

 

[adsfan]

I think goal differential could be a factor if Turkey were to beat the US and Paraguay so makes sense they would be pressing like hell to make it 2-1 considering they clipped Turkey 2-0

The US has 6 points and is +5 for GD.

Australia might be in trouble with a -2 today.

 

[Osprey]

Not if Turkey wins tonight.

Well, the US is moving on, regardless, so they wouldn't need to play him even if Turkey wins tonight, unless they just really want to win the group.

 

[bluesfan94]

Paraguay win or draw and I'd play all the backups



COUNTRY ROOOOOOOOADS TAKE ME HOOOOOOOOOOME

Oh absolutely.

Brady
Scally - McKenzie - Robinson - Trusty - Arfsten
Roldan - Berhalter (gross)
Aaronson - Reyna
Pepi
​

 

[Moncherry]

Well, the US is moving on, regardless, so they wouldn't need to play him even if Turkey wins tonight, unless they just really want to win the group.

Winning the group is incredibly important. I'm thinking you would absolutely play him if he was fit and you needed to get a result.

 

[adsfan]

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My daughter brought some home.

It was awful. An acquired taste?

I hate cavier (salty fish eggs) and Brussels Sprouts (golf ball cabbages, mostly golf ball).

 

[qcal1427]

Oh absolutely.

Brady
Scally - McKenzie - Robinson - Trusty - Arfsten
Roldan - Berhalter (gross)
Aaronson - Reyna
Pepi
​

I’d leave freese in but other than that absolutely, rest everyone

 

[bluesfan94]

The US has 6 points and is +5 for GD.

Australia might be in trouble with a -2 today.

If they beat Paraguay, they'll be fine

 

[BMOK33]

Watching AU in this game its fair to say they are not bad. I think it does suggest though Turkiye is probably not as good as people thought, they probably do win tonight but betting its only like 1-0 or 2-1

 

[qcal1427]

Feeling very good about my Alex Freeman as young player to watch, he was a monster today

 

[Sweetnut]

I was surprised that Balogun speaks fluent swedish in that interview.