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The USMNT's Path To The World Cup Final Changed Last Night
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The USMNT secured the top spot in Group D after defeating Australia and benefitting from Turkey's loss to Paraguay, setting their Round of 32 opponent as an undetermined third-place team from one of five groups.
- Recent results suggest the USMNT is more likely to face Algeria, ranked 28th globally, instead of the previously projected Bosnia & Herzegovina, ranked 64th, making for a tougher Round of 32 matchup.
- If the USMNT defeats Algeria, they would face the winner of Egypt (ranked 29th) versus Czechia (ranked 40th) in the Round of 16, aiming to reach the quarterfinals for only the third time in history.
- In the quarterfinals, the USMNT would likely encounter a top-tier team such as Spain, Portugal, Ghana, or Austria, with Spain being the most probable and challenging opponent.
- Despite rankings and projections, World Cup outcomes remain unpredictable, as demonstrated by underdog teams like Cape Verde holding strong against favorites like Spain.
