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USA vs Australia Prediction for World Cup Friday
The winner is likely to clinch a Round of 32 berth as limited resale tickets start at $1,922, officials said.
- On Friday, the United States faced Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, with the winner clinching a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
- Last October, the United States won 2-1 in a friendly, snapping Australia's 12-game unbeaten streak and fueling speculation about an existing "beef" between the two nations heading into Friday's clash.
- U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the "amazing" facilities at the University of Washington, while defender Sergi Dest expected a "tough" physical game and midfielder Cristian Roldan noted Seattle fans would create an advantage.
- Before the kickoff, Junior, a three-year-old dog from the Seattle Animal Shelter, predicted a United States victory, with host Drew Carey describing the pup as a "lucky mystic dog" while tickets started at $1,877.
- The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout rounds, positioning the United States to improve on its best World Cup finish of third place in 1930 while Seattle prepares to host a Round of 32 match in July.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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