Here's who the USMNT will likely face in Bay Area World Cup match

Key Points:

• The U.S. men's national soccer team has secured the top spot in Group D and will play its first World Cup knockout round match at Levi’s Stadium (branded as San Francisco Bay Area Stadium) on July 1 at 5 p.m. Pacific.
• The U.S. will face one of the eight third-place teams from the tournament’s 12 groups, with potential opponents coming from Groups B, E, F, I, or J, but the exact team remains uncertain due to multiple possible outcomes.
• A key match influencing the U.S. opponent is Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 28 in Seattle; a winner is likely to advance and face the U.S., while a draw could open the door for other teams like Senegal, Algeria, Ecuador, or Austria.
• Several teams have already clinched top-two finishes in their groups, narrowing the field of possible U.S. opponents; meanwhile, some teams like Jordan and Tunisia have been eliminated from contention.
• The U.S. will complete its group stage against Turkiye on June 29 in Los Angeles, while Levi’s Stadium will host a decisive match between Paraguay and Australia, after which the knockout stage will begin in Santa Clara.