Biographical snapshot
The United States has clinched a World Cup knockout berth after two matches, overcoming Christian Pulisic’s calf injury. Alex Freeman scores twice as the U.S. defeats Australia, overturning a first-half own goal decision on a VAR review and signaling progression to the Round of 16. Balogun also netted, giving the U.S. a decisive 2-0 lead and setting the stage for further rounds in Group D.