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U.S. makes history in win over Australia to clinch spot in World Cup knockout stage
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- SEATTLE — The World Cup is only a little more than a week old, but it’s already an historic one for the U.S.
- With Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, the U.S. matched its best World Cup performance ever with two victories.
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SEATTLE — The World Cup is only a little more than a week old, but it’s already an historic one for the U.S.
With Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, the U.S. matched its best World Cup performance ever with two victories. Their six goals match the most the U.S. has ever scored in the group stage and its goal differential of plus-five is also its best ever in the tournament. The U.S. also clinched a spot in the round of 32.
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