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USA Vs Australia, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos From Group D Encounter At Seattle Stadium

USA Vs Australia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Gallery: The United States take on Australia at Seattle Stadium in a pivotal Group D clash today (June 19). As co-hosts, the Americans made a statement with an emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay, but they face a significant hurdle with star captain Christian Pulisic battling a calf injury. The USA are eager to build on their momentum and secure an early spot in the Round of 32, but they face a resilient Australian side brimming with confidence after a clinical 2-0 opening victory over Türkiye. With both nations locked on three points and eager to cement their place at the top of the group, this Seattle showdown is set to be a high-stakes test of tactical grit and championship ambition. Can the Yanks deliver another statement win, or will the Socceroos spoil the party? See the best photos here:

US players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
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Australia fans march together to the stadium for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia fans march together to the stadium for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
A group of United States fans arrive outside the stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
A group of United States fans arrive outside the stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
Australian fans wait for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australian fans wait for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, left, poses for a selfie with a United States fan outside Seattle Stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, left, poses for a selfie with a United States fan outside Seattle Stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Australia head coach Tony Popovic walks on the field before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia head coach Tony Popovic walks on the field before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
Australian players come out for the warm up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australian players come out for the warm up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
United States players come out for the warm up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States players come out for the warm up before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Paris Hilton stands on the pitch before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Paris Hilton stands on the pitch before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
US players warm up ahead of their World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
US players warm up ahead of their World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
Fans at the stadium watch others outside arriving for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Fans at the stadium watch others outside arriving for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
A US fan waits for the start of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
A US fan waits for the start of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
The United States and Australia flags are displayed before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
The United States and Australia flags are displayed before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Helicopters fly over the stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Helicopters fly over the stadium before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Australia players pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia players pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
United States players pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States players pose for a group photo before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
US fans during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
US fans during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
Australia's Alessandro Circati, right, and United States' Ricardo Pepi challenge for the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Alessandro Circati, right, and United States' Ricardo Pepi challenge for the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Australia's Aiden O'Neill, left, and United States' Weston McKennie fight for the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Aiden O'Neill, left, and United States' Weston McKennie fight for the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Singer Ciara, second from right, poses with United States' Tim Ream (13), Australia's Harry Souttar (19), referee Felix Zwayer, center of Germany, and his assistants before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Singer Ciara, second from right, poses with United States' Tim Ream (13), Australia's Harry Souttar (19), referee Felix Zwayer, center of Germany, and his assistants before the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
United States' Weston McKennie (8) sends a cross by Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States' Weston McKennie (8) sends a cross by Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Australia's Mathew Leckie (7) receives the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Mathew Leckie (7) receives the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Australia's Mathew Leckie (7) battles for head ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Mathew Leckie (7) battles for head ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
US players celebrate the opening goal of their team during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
US players celebrate the opening goal of their team during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
United States' Sergino Dest (2) falls between Australia's Jordan Bos (5) and Aiden O'Neill (13) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States' Sergino Dest (2) falls between Australia's Jordan Bos (5) and Aiden O'Neill (13) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino next to Australia's Nishan Velupillay (23) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino next to Australia's Nishan Velupillay (23) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach (18) saves in front of United States' Folarin Balogun (20) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach (18) saves in front of United States' Folarin Balogun (20) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) battles for the ball with United States' Weston McKennie (8) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) battles for the ball with United States' Weston McKennie (8) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
Australia head coach Tony Popovic, center, speaks to his players during a hydration break during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia head coach Tony Popovic, center, speaks to his players during a hydration break during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Australia's Alessandro Circati (3) receives a yellow card during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Australia's Alessandro Circati (3) receives a yellow card during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Former Seattle Seahawks and NFL player Marshawn Lynch takes pictures during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Former Seattle Seahawks and NFL player Marshawn Lynch takes pictures during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Germany's referee Felix Zwayer during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Germany's referee Felix Zwayer during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
United States' Alex Freeman (16) and Australia's Paul Okon-Engstler (24) react after a collision during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States' Alex Freeman (16) and Australia's Paul Okon-Engstler (24) react after a collision during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
United States' Christian Pulisic (10), back left, watches the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States' Christian Pulisic (10), back left, watches the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
United States' Alex Freeman (16) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States' Alex Freeman (16) scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
United States' Alex Freeman, center, scores his side's second goal past Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026.
United States' Alex Freeman, center, scores his side's second goal past Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
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