
World Cup Referees Push Limits in Preparing for 2026 Tournament
From 12‑kilometre sprints to heart‑rate monitoring, FIFA’s four‑year plan readies officials for the global showcase, where even a single cramp can halt a match.
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From 12‑kilometre sprints to heart‑rate monitoring, FIFA’s four‑year plan readies officials for the global showcase, where even a single cramp can halt a match.

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Alex Freeman's late strike against Australia secured the United States' advancement in the tournament, drawing a roaring crowd at Seattle's Lumen Field and highlighting the city's rising soccer stature.

The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a tightly contested match in Seattle, advancing to the tournament’s knockout round while dealing with injuries, an early own goal, and a disallowed early strike that was later reinstated.