United States and Australia meet at the World Cup for the very first time.

United States are at their 12th World Cup — their best run was the 1930 semi-finals.

Australia are at their 7th World Cup — their best run was the 2022 round of 16.

Chris Richards completed 91 passes — the most by a United States player in a match in the last three World Cups.

United States dominated the first half against Australia, with 71% of the ball.

United States have benefited from 5 own goals at the World Cup — the 2nd-most in the competition's history.

United States are unbeaten in their last 5 World Cup group-stage matches (3 wins, 2 draws).

United States have won 11 of their 14 World Cup matches in which they scored first (W11 D2 L1).

Tim Ream became the oldest player ever to appear for United States at a World Cup, aged 38 years, 257 days.