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U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. put on a spectacular performance a
Key takeaway men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's large Latin American and Caribbean communities are likely to be closely watching the U.S. men's soccer team's progress in the World Cup, given the significant presence of soccer fans from these regions in the city. The team's dominant 2-0 win over Australia will be welcomed by local fans who gather in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood to watch matches and cheer on their favorite teams. As the U.S. moves forward in the tournament, Miami's soccer enthusiasts will be eager to see how the team performs in its final group match against Turkey, and potentially in subsequent rounds. With Miami's strong cultural ties to the international soccer community, the city's residents will be paying close attention to the World Cup action, and the U.S. team's success will likely be a topic of conversation in local cafes, restaurants, and sports bars.
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Category: sports ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia 2-0 in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. put on a spectacular performance a
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