Haji Wright scores twice as USA come back from a goal down to see off Australia

• World Cup 2026 cohosts defeat Socceroos 2-1 in Colorado

• USA captain Christian Pulisic injured; Jordan Bos opens scoring

USA captain Christian Pulisic was forced off early with a lower leg complaint as the World Cup cohosts scrapped to a 2-1 win over Australia at Dick's Sporting Goods Stadium in Colorado on Wednesday.

A double from striker Haji Wright cancelled out a shock opening goal from Socceroos left-back Jordy Bos, handing Tony Popovic his first loss and denying Australia the chance to climb the Fifa rankings and potentially face an easier group at next year's tournament.