Cameron Burgess was the standout performer as the United States beat Australia 2-0 in their World Cup clash, a result that sets up a Round of 16 meeting with Bosnia & Herzegovina on 2 July. The defender scored the opener and marshalled a backline that kept the Socceroos at bay throughout a contest that never truly caught fire.
USA vs Australia
First half2 - 0
- 11
- 16(Foul)
- 32(Foul)
- 44VAR review (A. Freeman)
- 44
Second half0 - 0
- 56(Foul)
- 89(Unsporting behaviour)
- 89(Unsporting behaviour)
- 89(Unsporting behaviour)
- 90 + 3(Foul)
- 90 + 6
- 90 + 6
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of USA vs Australia?
USA 2-0 Australia (World Cup).
Who scored?
Cameron Burgess (11') for USA; Alexander Freeman (44') for USA.
Was USA's win deserved?
Yes — USA were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in USA vs Australia?
Yellow cards: Jordan Bos (Australia); Alessandro Circati (Australia); Antonee Robinson (USA); Jacob Italiano (Australia); Folarin Balogun (USA); Harry Souttar (Australia); Chris Richards (USA).
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Head to Head meetings
USA – Australia
USA
Australia
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 0  |
Scored goals | 4 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 0.5 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0 |
Form
USA
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Australia
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 2Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
USA – Australia
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 9 matches
USA opened the score in 5 of the last 7 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 4.20 | 5.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — USA
CheckLive's preview slightly favors the United States, backed by minor advantages in form and squad depth. Australia's superior mental resilience and recent momentum, however, promise a tightly contested group encounter.
Under 2.51.91
Low confidence50%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
57.5
CheckSkill
55.7
53.6
CheckMental
71.2
73.2
CheckLive total65.7 vs 58.9+6.8
More match signals
USA or draw54%1.18
Home win — USA50%1.62
Both teams to score — Yes50%1.95
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the World Cup match between USA and Australia?
Our preview tips the United States to win by a slim margin, based on a slight edge in form and squad depth, though Australia's resilience makes it a near coin flip.
Which team has better form heading into this match?
Australia have better recent form with three wins in five games, while the USA have been inconsistent. The CheckLive form rating slightly favors the Americans, but momentum belongs to Australia.
Will both teams score in USA vs Australia?
Given the tight nature of the contest and both teams' attacking capabilities, betting on both teams to score at World Cup odds looks appealing. The solitary H2H saw both find the net.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 4.20 | 5.00 |