USMNT vs. Australia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Australia vs. USA best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Friday with Christian Pulisic (calf) out
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