All eyes are on Seattle, Washington, as the United States and Australia meet for the second match of the 2026 World Cup. This is one of the most anticipated matches in the history of the USMNT, and many are expecting a great atmosphere for a sunny-day contest.
The Americans are coming into this game after defeating Paraguay 4-1 last Friday night. That was the most goals ever scored by a USMNT in a World Cup match, and people are starting to really believe that this team has arrived. Australia upset Turkiye 2-0 in their opener, giving the Aussies a lot of momentum coming in. The USA getting the best version of the Australian team would make for a wonderful contest.
There is a chance that Mauricio Pochettino will be without his star player in this game, though it feels unlikely that Christian Pulisic would miss this game entirely. The squad has a plan in case Pulisic misses the match with an ongoing calf injury.
“If Pulisic does rest against Australia in their second match, Pochettino has several tactical alternatives capable of preserving the team’s attacking threat. The most straightforward solution would involve replacing Pulisic with either Tim Weah or Brenden Aaronson. Both players can trouble Australian defenders, albeit in very different ways. Weah offers explosive pace and direct vertical running that can stretch defensive lines. Aaronson provides relentless energy and pressing intensity,” via Enzo Flojo of ClutchPoints.
The lineups for the game will release right around 2ET/11 PT, roughly one hour before kickoff. Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Pulisic WILL play against Australia and is good to go.
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