The U.S. Men's National Team secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. The decisive moment came from 21-year-old defender Alex Freeman, who scored his first World Cup goal.
The goal was initially waved off for offside, but after a VAR review, the call was overturned, igniting celebrations that reportedly registered as minor seismic activity.
Freeman is the son of former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman, a Super Bowl XXXI champion. The younger Freeman has emerged as a key player for the USMNT, with three international goals already to his name despite playing in defense.