# USMNT vs Australia: Seattle Showdown After Canada's 6-0 Rout

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2026-06-19T09:02:55+00:00
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Duration seconds: 449

## Resource

The Messi Effect | Episode 16 | Friday, June 19, 2026 A daily FIFA World Cup 2026 podcast from Caloroga Shark Media. 🏟️ MATCHDAY 2 — Groups C, D Canada crushed Qatar 6-0, Switzerland erupted late to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1, Mexico eked out a 1-0 win over South Korea, and Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute equalizer earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with Czechia. Tonight it's USMNT vs Australia in Seattle — we break down lineups, tactical matchups, and the pressure points that will tell you whether the U.S. starts the tournament on track or in trouble. TODAY'S FIXTURES: 🇺🇸 United States vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA | 3:00 PM ET ⚽ Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 6:00 PM ET ⚽ Brazil vs Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 8:30 PM ET ⚽ Türkiye vs Paraguay | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | 11:00 PM ET New episodes every morning at 5 AM ET through the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance on this podcast. (Yes, AI wrote this sentence.) #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia #USMNT #USASoccer #AmericasWorldCup #Pulisic #Pochettino #UnitedStates #Australia #Scotland #Morocco #Brazil #Haiti #USMNT #USASoccer #AmericasWorldCup

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