A dramatic 2-0 win for the US over Australia has sent shockwaves through the World Cup, with the Socceroos exiting the tournament and their opponents advancing to the knockout round.
The match, played at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar, saw the US take an early lead through a goal from Christian Pulisic in the 30th minute. The Americans doubled their lead in the 75th minute through a goal from Brenden Aaronson.
Australia, meanwhile, struggled to find their footing in the match, with their best chances coming from long-range shots that failed to trouble the US goalkeeper.
The loss marks a disappointing end to Australia's World Cup campaign, which had promised so much after a strong start to the tournament. Despite their exit, Australian fans remained optimistic, citing their team's progress and spirit throughout the competition.
In contrast, US fans were jubilant, celebrating their team's victory and their advancement to the knockout round. The win has set up a potential showdown between the US and one of the tournament's heavyweights, with the Americans set to face either the Netherlands or Argentina in the next round.
The US will be looking to build on their momentum and make a deep run in the World Cup, while Australia will be focusing on rebuilding and preparing for future tournaments.