The Australia national football team Socceroos suffered a 2-0 loss to the US national team in the World Cup. The US took a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute after a run down the left sideline by Folarin Balogun. Balogun directed a centering pass towards striker Ricardo Pepi, who started in place of injured Christian Pulisic. The ball never reached Pepi, deflecting off Australia defender Cameron Burgess and into the Socceroos' net for an own-goal. Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the US team at 21, gave the Americans a 2-0 lead in the 43rd minute off a set piece. Freeman headed in a deflected shot by Sergiño Dest for his first career World Cup goal. The goal was confirmed after a video review. The US advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of Pulisic, who missed the match due to a calf injury. Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, was a key player for the US team. The Australia national football team Socceroos will look to bounce back from the loss in their next match. The US team's deep roster overcame Pulisic's absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans served as World Cup hosts in 1994, they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16. The Australia national football team Socceroos's loss to the US was a tough one, but they will look to learn from their mistakes and move forward. The team's coach will look to make adjustments and prepare the team for their next match. The Australia national football team Socceroos's fans will be hoping for a better result in the next match.