The United States took the lead with an own goal before Alex Freeman scored the second goal for the team. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match, the USA secured a two-goal advantage over Australia in the first half. In the 11th minute of the match, Australia’s Cameron Burgess scored an own goal, giving the US their first lead. Then, in the 43rd minute, Alex Freeman doubled the lead with a header. On June 6 in Kathmandu, the US took a two-goal lead against Australia during the ongoing game at Seattle Stadium. The US successfully put Australia under pressure in the first half, starting with Burgess’s own goal in the 11th minute, which occurred when his clearance struck his own net. Subsequently, Freeman’s header just before halftime extended the US lead to two goals.
