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The threats Australia must neutralise in World Cup’s ‘Battle of Seattle’ against USA

Published 17 June 2026 · sports

From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash In

From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash In the so-called “Battle of Seattle”, the Socceroos face a range of threats against the USA on Friday (Saturday AEST): physical, technical and tactical.

A draw will almost certainly secure a place in the round of 32 for the Socceroos and, after their heroics against Turkey, Australia can rightfully feel this is a game they can win.

To do so, they will need to neutralise the most dangerous components of the USA menace. Continue reading...

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The threats Australia must neutralise in World Cup’s ‘Battle of Seattle’ against USA

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Published: June 17, 2026 • 6:31 AM IST · Updated: June 17, 2026 • 7:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

The threats Australia must neutralise in World Cup’s ‘Battle of Seattle’ against USA

Key points

  • From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash In the so-called “Battle of Seattle”, the Socceroos face a range of threats against the USA on Friday (Saturday AEST): physical, technical and tactical.
  • A draw will almost certainly secure a place in the round of 32 for the Socceroos and, after their heroics against Turkey, Australia can rightfully feel this is a game they can win.
  • To do so, they will need to neutralise the most dangerous components of the USA menace.

Published June 17, 2026.


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