The threats Australia must neutralise in World Cup’s ‘Battle of Seattle’ against USA

<p>From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash</p><p>In the so-called “Battle of Seattle”, the Socceroos face a range of threats against the USA on Friday (Saturday AEST): physical, technical and tactical. A draw will almost certainly secure a place in the round of 32 for the Socceroos and, after their heroics against Turkey, Australia can rightfully feel this is a game they can win. To do so, they will need to neutralise the most dangerous components of the USA menace.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-australia-usa-game-match-players-threats-battle-of-seattle">Continue reading...</a>