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2026 FIFA World Cup

Trash talk aside, Socceroos vs. USA promises to be a bruising encounter

Much of the pre-game hype has centered around a war of words between the two nations. Finally, on Friday, Australia vs. United States will be settled on the soccer pitch.

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