US plays Australia at 3 p.m. Friday in Seattle
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates scoring his side’s third goal against Paraguay with teamates during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) (Andre Penner, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
The U.S. men’s national team says it’s prepared for the physical and mental challenges of the weeks ahead — including what’s likely to be a physical meeting with Australia on Friday.
The U.S. faced Australia last October in what turned into a scrappy 2-1 friendly victory in Colorado.
The Americans have been playing with a confidence and assertiveness that manifested throughout their 4-1 victory over Paraguay last Friday in Inglewood, California.
“It’s going to be a physical game, but a fun game, and we’re excited,” Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said. “(The Socceroos) are going to fight. We like teams that have that brotherhood, you know? We like teams that you can see they’re hungry, they want to fight.”
If you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match up between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup:
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