The United States men’s national team will look to build on its emphatic FIFA World Cup opening victory when it faces Australia in its second Group D match on Friday.
The USMNT kicked off its campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Australia began the tournament with a 2-0 victory against Turkey. With both teams entering the fixture on the back of wins, Friday’s clash could play a key role in deciding the Group D standings.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match.
What time is the USA vs Australia match today?
The United States will take on Australia at 3 pm ET on Friday, June 19.
The Group D encounter will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, home of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.
Where can fans watch USA vs Australia?
The match will be televised on Fox in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
Fans can also stream the game live on Fubo, Tubi, the FOX One app, and Peacock for Spanish-language coverage.
Will Christian Pulisic play?
US captain Christian Pulisic remains a doubt after picking up a left calf injury during the Americans’ 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening group-stage match.
Pulisic was substituted at halftime, and while USA Today reported that he has been making progress, it remains unclear whether he will be fit enough to start against Australia.
Why is this match important?
A victory would significantly strengthen the United States’ position in Group D.
If the US defeats Australia and Turkey either loses or draws against Paraguay, the Americans would secure first place in the group with one match to spare.
A draw would leave the battle for the top spot to be decided on the final matchday, while a defeat would end the United States’ hopes of finishing first in Group D, although qualification for the knockout stage would still be within reach.
After Friday’s meeting with Australia, the United States has one group-stage fixture remaining: June 25: USA vs Turkey (SoFi Stadium). Should the Americans advance from Group D, they will move on to the knockout stage, which begins on June 28.
