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Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round

BBC World · Jun 20, 2026, 3:13 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • World Cup fans flooded the streets in celebration in Seattle, Washington after the US beat Australia 2-0 to progress to the knockout round.
  • Supporters dressed in the stars and stripes as well as green and gold came together to bask in football fever.
  • BBC journalist Max Matza caught up with the fans to get their reactions.

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World Cup fans flooded the streets in celebration in Seattle, Washington after the US beat Australia 2-0 to progress to the knockout round.

Supporters dressed in the stars and stripes as well as green and gold came together to bask in football fever.

BBC journalist Max Matza caught up with the fans to get their reactions.

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