The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a spot in the knockout round after beating Australia 2-0 in group play during their World Cup match on Friday. Politico reporters Sophia Cai and Daniel Desrochers join "The Takeout" with more.
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State of the World Cup as U.S. beats Australia 2-0, advancing to knockout stage
The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a spot in the knockout round after beating Australia 2-0 in group play during their World Cup match on Friday. Politico reporters Sophia Cai and Daniel Desrochers join "The Takeout" with more.
Published June 19, 2026, 10:52 PM
Updated June 19, 2026, 11:37 PM1.4K
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