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SportsPublished: 20 June 2026 at 07:21

US fans celebrate World Cup knockout round berth after defeating Australia

Fans in Seattle, Washington, flooded the streets in celebration after the US women's team beat Australia 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Foto: BBC World

After the US women's national team defeated Australia 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup, fans in Seattle, Washington, poured into the streets to celebrate the team's advancement to the knockout round. Supporters dressed in the stars and stripes as well as green and gold came together to bask in football fever. BBC journalist Max Matza spoke with fans to capture their reactions. The victory secured the US team's place in the next stage of the tournament, igniting celebrations among the crowd. While specific details of the match were not provided, the enthusiasm and pride of the fans were evident as they cheered for their team's success.

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