- The U.S. rode a 4-1 opening win over Paraguay and faces Australia Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX — the winner will clinch advancement to the knockout stage.
- A U.S. victory combined with a Paraguay win or draw vs. Türkiye would also clinch Group D for the hosts, so Friday's result could decide the group.
- German referee Felix Zwayer — a long‑time UEFA elite official and 2018 World Cup VAR — will take the whistle, a choice that revives conversation about his past 2005 scandal and six‑month suspension.
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