The U.S. men’s national team got off to a strong start at the 2026 World Cup, clinching a spot in the final tournament after just two games.
So, who will America play against? And where?
The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday, June 19th, to advance to the final round. Combined with a 4-1 win in the opening game against Paraguay, the United States has six points in the group and is guaranteed to advance regardless of what happens in the final group stage game against Turkey.
Fans across the country can prepare for the hosts to aim for their best finish in World Cup history, but it remains to be seen what awaits the USMNT in the next stage, as they could finish first or second in Group D. What happens later in the day in Paraguay vs. Türkiye could decide the situation.
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Who will the USA face in the World Cup Round of 32?
The USMNT still doesn’t know where they will finish in Group D, so it could be determined by the results of Paraguay and Türkiye.
- If Paraguay defeats Türkiye, the United States will win Group D.
- If Paraguay and Türkiye draw, the United States will win Group D.
- If Turkey wins, the winner of Group D will be decided in the final group match.
If the USMNT ends the day as Group D winners, they will face the third-place team from Groups C, E, F, H, or I, but that is far from decided considering how the final standings have changed. Possible teams are:
- Group C: Scotland, Morocco, Brazil, Haiti
- Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curacao
- Group F: Sweden, Japan, Netherlands, Tunisia
- Group H: Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Cape Verde
- Group I: Norway, France, Senegal, Iraq
If the U.S. finishes second in Group D, it will face the runner-up in Group G in the finals, which could be New Zealand, Iran, Belgium or Egypt.
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When and where will the 32nd round of the American finals be held?
The USMNT may not know who they will play, but they do have a rough idea of when and where they will play, depending on their Group D standings.
- USMNT wins Group D: July 1st at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. vs. 3rd place in Groups C, E, F, H, and I – Buy Tickets
- USMNT Group D Runners-up: July 3 vs. Group G runner-up at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – Buy Tickets
