USMNT could make World Cup history vs. Australia. Here's how.

The U.S. men's national team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its opening match of the 2026 World Cup, positioning itself to win two group-stage games and reach 6 points for the first time since 1930. The USMNT next faces Australia on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET, with a further match against Turkey on June 25, and is favored in both contests per BetMGM. The last time the U.S. achieved a 2-0 group-stage record was at the 1930 World Cup, when they beat Paraguay and Belgium to top Group 4.