Breaking down USMNT's most likely opponents in World Cup knockout round
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The US Men's National Team (USMNT) has advanced to the knockout round for the second consecutive World Cup and will face a third-place team from another group in the Round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, CA.
- The most likely opponent is the winner of the Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar match from Group B, with both teams needing a win to advance; other potential opponents could come from Groups E, F, I, or J.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, making their second World Cup appearance, must defeat Qatar to move on, while Qatar seeks redemption after a heavy loss to Canada and a draw with Switzerland.
- Ecuador, currently trailing in Group E, can advance with a win over Germany, despite struggling to score so far in the tournament; key player Moises Caicedo will be crucial for their success.
- Senegal, considered the strongest potential opponent, is fighting to progress from Group I and would be a challenging matchup for the USMNT, having recently lost 3-2 to the Americans in a friendly.
