S. is as well."
US forward Christian Pulisic's availability remains uncertain. The team used an aggressive press against Paraguay and will need to adapt to Australia's long-passing style.
Atmosphere and Stakes
Australian defender Harry Souttar acknowledged the challenging environment at Lumen Field. "It's going to be loud; we know that coming into it," he said.
Souttar emphasized focus on the match itself. "It's literally just about the game tomorrow and how we approach it," he said.
The winner of Friday's match will guarantee advancement to the next phase. The United States will conclude group play against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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Local elected officials from Washington state and an Australian parliamentary delegation held a friendly soccer match on Thursday to celebrate international partnership during World Cup week.
