United States vs Australia Prediction, 6/19/2026 World Cup Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 6/18/2026

Game: United States vs Australia

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

Location: Lumen Field in Seattle, WA

TV: FOX

The United States (1-0-0) welcomes Australia (1-0-0) at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA on Friday. The moneyline on this World Cup matchup has the United States at -170 while Australia is coming in at +425. The total is set at 2.5. The men protecting the net are Matt Freese for the United States and Patrick Beach for Australia.

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The U.S. was easily able to dispose of Paraguay to open their World Cup by a score of 4-1. Folarin Balogun scored twice for the Americans, and Giovanni Reyna converted one as well. On the goalkeeping side, Matt Freese allowed 1 goal on his only attempt, as his defense kept Paraguay out of the attacking side of the pitch.

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Australia was able to beat Turkey by a score of 2-0 in their first World Cup matchup. Connor Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda both scored for the Aussies. Patrick Beach had 8 saves for Australia, as he was plenty busy. The Socceroos are going to have to do much better defensively against the United States.

The man who is expected to protect the net for the United States is Matt Freese. Freese has seen the pitch for 10,335 mins and has 378 stops during his career. The goalie from the United States has seen 524 shots tried against him in 117 starts. His goals against per 90 mins is 1.43 (164 goals surrendered) and his save percentage is 72.1%. Freese (45-30-42 mark in his career) has accumulated 28 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 24.4%% shutout percentage.

Patrick Beach will be residing in front of the goal for Australia. During his pro soccer career, Beach has allowed 57 goals and has totaled 134 stops in 50 starting assignments. Beach has totaled 20 clean sheets while seeing 188 shots attempted against him in 4,500 career mins. He is the owner of a save % of 71.3% and his shutout rate is currently 40.0%%. He has surrendered 1.14 goals per 90 while he holds a record of 22-14-14.

Tyler Adams is a member of the side who has a chance to score for the United States. The midfielder representing the United States has earned 5 goals scored in 17,342 mins. Adams has been in the starting lineup in 193 games in his pro soccer career and he scores 0.03 goals per 90 minutes. He has accounted for 15 assists while tallying 25 points during his soccer career.

Australia has a guy in Mo Toure, who pesters opposing defenses. He has an average of 0.60 G/90 and has been in the starting lineup in 43 matches thus far in his career. The forward from Australia has totaled 4,201 minutes and has earned 28 goals. He has 67 pts during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 11 times.

Who will win tonight's World Cup game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take the United States (-170)

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