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The United States has clinched a knockout berth at the 2026 World Cup after two group games, with Alex Freeman scoring and the team overcoming Christian Pulisic’s absence. Freeman’s goal came after a VAR overturn, and the US lead Group D with six points.
The United States has secured Group D, with two wins, as coach Mauricio Pochettino weighs rotation to balance rest and knockout-stage readiness. Christian Pulisic is nearing return from a calf injury, while squad depth is tested by yellow-card suspensions.
The United States has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup with two wins in Group D. Zlatan Ibrahimović says the U.S. can win the tournament, and players like Alex Freeman are performing as a new generation drives the bid. The team will finish Group D play against Turkey before a knockout round.
Argentina has secured a 3-1 win over Jordan in the group finale, with Lionel Messi scoring from a free kick after coming on as a second-half substitute. The performance extends Messi’s World Cup scoring record and keeps Argentina atop Group J as they head into the knockout rounds.
Scotland has exited the World Cup group stage after defeats to Morocco and Brazil, with a 1-0 win over Haiti. Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after seven years in charge, ending a tenure that delivered three major tournament appearances and a long-awaited return to a World Cup.