Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed the United States to make a strong run at the World Cup after their 2-0 win over Australia. The victory secured back-to-back wins for the Americans for the first time since 1930.
The US impressed with a disciplined performance in Seattle. An early own goal and a header from Alex Freeman sealed the result.
The win also confirmed their place in the knockout stage.
US build momentum with consecutive World Cup wins
The United States delivered another confident display to extend their winning streak in the tournament. The result followed their earlier group-stage victory.
Australia struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match. The US defence remained organised and controlled key moments.
As a result, the Americans continued building momentum in front of home support.
Ibrahimovic praises confidence and home advantage
Speaking on Fox Sports, Ibrahimovic said fans should start believing in the US team. He highlighted the importance of home support in boosting performance.
He also noted that momentum and confidence are crucial at this stage of the tournament. According to him, the US are improving game by game.
Ibrahimovic added that the final group match could offer opportunities to rotate players.
Historic milestone for US football
The victory marked a rare achievement for the United States. It was their first run of consecutive World Cup wins in nearly a century.
The team now looks ahead to the knockout rounds with growing confidence. Expectations will increase as the tournament progresses.
Their performance has placed them among the surprise contenders of the competition.
