Forget the confected World Cup hostility, the US and Australia mirror each other | World Cup 2026
By: Jack Snape in Oakland | Published: 2026-06-19 02:00:19 | Source: www.theguardian.com
Listen to the hyperbole spewed by the loudest voices, and the World Cup clash between co-hosts the United States and Australia in Seattle is the latest contest in a heated sporting rivalry streaked with disrespect and even downright hate.
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Indeed, the sometimes spiteful clash between the teams in a friendly last year serves as a preview for what is now one of the marquee matches in the pool…
