# Australia vs USA preview: Can the Socceroos beat the press? | Straight Yellow

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Podcast: [Straight Yellow - Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-yellow-soccer-podcast-7910295)
Published: 2026-06-18T18:17:09+00:00
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## Resource

Straight Yellow continues from Seattle as part of the Fanatics World Cup Tour. Adam Peacock is joined by former Socceroos Aaron Mooy, Alex Tobin and Brad Smith to preview Australia's huge World Cup clash with the United States and break down the key tactical questions before kick-off. The boys discuss how the Socceroos can handle the USA press, where Australia can hurt the Americans, the key matchups out wide, fitness questions, American pundit noise, and whether Australia should be known as more than just a physical team. They also look at the biggest surprises from the first round, Ronaldo's legacy, Messi's form and the day's World Cup games. 0:00 - Intro 0:04 - Straight Yellow from Seattle 1:57 - Brad Smith on Seattle and American chants 3:37 - Mike Grella and US pundit noise 6:36 - How Australia can beat the USA press 12:34 - Key matchups and fitness questions 15:35 - Are Australia more than just physical? 17:40 - Away game disruption stories 20:12 - First round World Cup takeaways 26:19 - Today's World Cup previews and Australia vs USA tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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