Preview of the USA - Australia match ⚽️ Americans are looking for a victory to advance to the 1/8 finals

In the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the United States will face Australia. For the Americans, it will be a match for everything, because only a victory will advance them to the 1/8 finals. How do famous personalities who deal with football on a daily basis see this match? Here are their opinions: Mikel John Obi: "It will be a difficult match for the USA. They need to be more effective in attack. I know they have players in the team who can score goals, but they have to show it in this match. Personally, I am very curious how Christian Pulisic will perform. I think his form in this match will be crucial for the team's fate." Carli Lloyd: "For me, the key in this match will be how the US defense will cope with the Australian attack. They have to be very focused because Australia has fast and dangerous players in the team."  Juan Pablo: "I think the USA needs to play more aggressively and try to score goals. They should dominate the midfield and not allow Australia to counter-attack." Juan Pablo Ángel: "Two names in the USA team catch my attention. They are Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams. I believe that their form in this match will be crucial for the USA to dominate the midfield." As you can see, experts' opinions agree that the USA must play much better than in previous matches to think about advancing to the 1/8 finals.