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USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings
Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer
TL;DR
- Alex Freeman was the top-rated player for the USA, scoring a goal and delivering a balanced performance.
- Connor Metcalfe made a positive impact for Australia after coming on as a substitute.
- Several USA players like Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman, and Folarin Balogun received solid ratings.
- Australia's defense struggled, with Cameron Burgess scoring an own goal and Alessandro Circati receiving a yellow card.
- Goalkeepers Matt Freese (USA) and Patrick Beach (Australia) had mixed performances.
- Substitutes for both teams had varying degrees of impact on the game.