Sydney fans gather for 5am World Cup match against the US – video
Thousands of Socceroos fans gathered at Tumbalong Park to watch the much anticipated game against the US, in which Australia lost 2-0.
After the celebrations in defeating Turkey and the optimism of the past week, this was a jarring correction for Australia and their 10,000-strong travelling fans.
The Socceroos looked second best and shellshocked for most of this early afternoon fixture
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/20/socceroos-crash-back-to-earth-after-being-humbled-by-superior-usa">Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA