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Breaking down USMNT's potential Round of 16 opponents
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The United States secured first place in Group D by defeating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0, despite a 3-2 loss to Turkey in a largely inconsequential match.
- The U.S. will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 16 at Levi’s Stadium, a team that has proven strong by defeating Italy, Wales, Austria, and Romania during qualification.
- If the U.S. advances, their next opponent at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6 will be either Senegal or Belgium, both challenging teams based on current FIFA rankings.
- Senegal, ranked 18th, was recently beaten 3-2 by the U.S. in a friendly, while Belgium, ranked 10th and a former Round of 16 opponent, is considered a tougher challenge due to their recent dominant performances.
- Regardless of the opponent, the U.S. will have home-field advantage in the knockout rounds, providing a significant boost in their World Cup campaign.
