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The hosts from USA start the competition with style, winning 4-1 against Paraguay. Australia also manage to win their first match 2-0 against the strong team of Turkiye. The US team has conceded at least one goal in 14 of their last 15 matches. However, their attack can certainly stand out, especially with their home crowd behind them. In October 2025, a friendly match took place between the two nations, USA won at the end 2-1. The hosts will be extremely motivated after their resounding victory over the South Americans, and this motivation could allow them to dictate the course of the game from the very beginning. A goal within the first 15 minutes would not be a surprise if the hosts actually starts the match confidently and full of energy like in the first game.