Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round (opens in new tab)

Covers Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut

Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the team at 21 and son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, gave the Americans a 2-0 lead in the 43rd minute off a set piece.

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