Mỹ tỏ ra thận trọng trước một đội tuyển Úc đang hừng hực khí thế do cảm thấy bị coi thường trong trận đối đầu then chốt tại World Cup

The USA’s clash with Australia could potentially decide who tops Group D

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The United States will aim to maintain their momentum after a dynamic start to the World Cup , but must remain vigilant against an Australian side buoyed by a famous victory and fueled by perceived slights.

Few anticipated Friday's clash would be a Group D decider, yet the co-hosts' commanding 4-1 triumph over Paraguay, followed by the Socceroos' surprising 2-0 defeat of Turkey, positions the winner as a strong favorite…