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What can the USMNT expect from World Cup opponents Australia? A 'mission to wreck'

3 Apr, 2026

What can the USMNT expect from World Cup opponents Australia? A 'mission to wreck':

Australia beat Curacao 5-1 on Tuesday night as they prepare for the World Cup in the summer

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