Seattle, June 19 -- Ahead of their FIFA World Cup clash against Australia in Seattle, USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said that his team needs to give a chance to the fans to "believe in them", noting that their conversation as a team has been about what it means to represent their country at the grandest stage.

After a sensational 4-1 win over Paraguay in their campaign opener, the USA will be aiming to put one foot into the round of 32 with a win over Australia at Seattle on Friday. The USA has made 12 appearances in the FIFA World Cup, with their best being a third-place finish back in 1930. In their last three appearances in 2010, 2014 and 2022, they have registered a round of 16 finish.

Ahead of the match, the USA coach spoke as quot...