India, June 20 -- The USA national football team kept its World Cup momentum rolling with a 2-0 win over Australian national football team on Friday, sealing a place in the knockout stage with one group match still to play. Mauricio Pochettino's side now has two wins from two games, and the result also marked the United States' first back-to-back victories at a World Cup since 1929.

The win also sparked chatter among fans thanks to Trinity Rodman's presence in the stands, with some calling the USWNT star the team's lucky charm. Rodman, who hopes to chase her own World Cup success with the women's national team, was in attendance as the United States became the second side after Mexico to book a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout ro...