World Cup 2026: Here are USA's potential opponents in knockout round after clinching Group D's top spot
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Key Points:
- The U.S. men's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia, improving to 2-0 in group play and clinching a spot in the World Cup knockout round.
- Paraguay's 1-0 win over Türkiye ensured the U.S. finished first in Group D, guaranteeing them a Round of 32 matchup against a third-place team from Groups B, E, F, I, or J.
- Potential opponents for the U.S. include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Côte d'Ivoire, Japan, Senegal, and Jordan, with Bosnia and Herzegovina currently the most likely third-place team.
- The U.S. will play their Round of 32 match on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with the exact opponent to be determined based on remaining group stage results.
- The U.S. will face Türkiye in a final Group D match on June 25 at SoFi Stadium, but the game has no impact on U.S. standings due to Paraguay's earlier win over Türkiye.
