Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history. “C.P. is a…

The U.S. secures a 2-0 victory over Australia, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage with one game remaining.

A deep U.S. roster overcame Christian Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.

The win moved the US onto six points and guaranteed them a place in the last 32 with one group match remaining.

The win moved the US onto six points and guaranteed them a place in the last 32 with one group match remaining.

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.