Seattle, Washington - The US smashed Australia 2–0, catapulting them into the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Brazil eliminated Haiti and Paraguay emerged victorious over Turkey.
A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the US emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle.
A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable win for Mauricio Pochettino's side, advancing them into the tournament's second phase.
After an unconvincing build-up to the World Cup, the US has made a dream start to the tournament with Friday's victory, following a stylish 4–1 demolition of Paraguay in their opening game last week.
A day of celebration for the co-hosts got even better later Friday after Paraguay's 1–0 victory over Turkey confirmed that the US would easily clinch a top spot in Group D, ensuring a theoretically easier draw in the last 32.
"It was a fantastic game again, very good first half," Pochettino said. "I think we dominated the game against a very tough team."
"When the draw happened in December, I thought it was going to be a really difficult, a really tough game."
Paraguay meanwhile remain alive in the tournament after a gritty 1–0 victory in Santa Clara, eliminating Turkey from the championship after two consecutive losses.
Brazil also took control of their destiny in Group C on Friday with a dominating 3–0 victory over Haiti that ended the Caribbean nation's chances of reaching the last 32.
Two goals from Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha and a Vinicius Junior strike sealed a comfortable win for the Brazilians, making Haiti the first team to be eliminated from contention.
Morocco secured their first win of the tournament on Friday with a 1–0 defeat of Scotland.