Surprise package? United States on 6️⃣ points, through 🎥

Surprise package? United States on 6️⃣ points, through 🎥 The second team to do more than enough to secure a place in the pre-Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup is another host nation. After Mexico maintained its 100% record and booked its spot, the United States beat Australia 2-0 this Friday (19) at Lumen Field in Seattle. That took them to six points, clear at the top of Group D. They are heading to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the seventh time. The third host nation, Canada, is also likely to go through after a 6-0 win over Qatar and a draw in the opening round.  Remember that the top two teams from each of the 12 groups qualify. The pre-Round of 16 stage will also feature the eight best third-placed teams.  All the time now? 😳 Pochettino’s side’s 4-1 rout of Paraguay in the opening round featured an own goal by Bobadilla, the São Paulo player. And wouldn’t you know it, the hosts benefited from ANOTHER own goal. Something that had never happened before in World Cup history in back-to-back matches. The USMNT were already in control. Then Balogun’s fine move ended with Burgess putting it into his own net. It was the seventh own goal of this World Cup. Only the 2018 edition, with 12, had more. The second, scored by Freeman, was only confirmed after a VAR review.  The second half saw the Socceroos  on top -  especially after the substitutions. Including two moments that sparked controversy over possible penalties. The pressure, however, came to nothing.  The closing minutes featured some heavier challenges. And two cards for each side.  And also German referee Felix Zwayer needing treatment during stoppage time because of a suspected cramp. Photo: Reproduction 📊 Standings situation The United States moved to six points, leaving Australia on three.  The second round of Group D will continue with Türkiye versus Paraguay - both still on zero - in the early hours of this Saturday (20), Brasília time.  The third round, meanwhile, will be on Wednesday (24). It will feature Türkiye vs. the United States and Paraguay vs. Australia.  This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.