Who will the American football team compete in the round of 32? Possible World Cup bracket opponents
Diego Medina
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The US football team has made a strong start to the 2026 World Cup, reaching the knockout rounds in just two matches. Now, who will America play? And where? The USMNT qualified for the knockout stage with a 2–0 win over Australia in Seattle on Friday, June 19. With an emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay, the USA have secured six points in the group and are guaranteed to move up no matter what they do against Turkey in their final group match. With that, it's time for fans across the country to prepare as the host nation will look for the best finish in their World Cup history, but what awaits the USMNT in the next phase remains to be seen, as they could finish first or second in Group D. It will be decided depending on the results of the match between Paraguay and Turkey. If Paraguay beats Turkey, the US will top Group D. If the match between Paraguay and Turkey ends in a tie, the USA will still win Group D. But if Turkey wins, the winner of Group D would be decided in the final group matches. If the USMNT wins Group D, it will play the third-place team from Group C, E, F, H or I, which has yet to be determined. Possible teams include: Group C: Scotland, Morocco, Brazil and Haiti Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao Group F: Sweden, Japan, Netherlands and Tunisia Group H: Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Cape Verde Group I: Norway, France, Senegal and Iraq If the USMNT finishes second in Group D, it will face Group G's second-place opponent in the knockout round. will face, which could be New Zealand, Iran, Belgium or Egypt. The USMNT does not know when or where it will play, but it is a general idea based on its position in Group D. USMNT Group D winner: July 1 at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California against the third-place team from Group C, E, F, H or I. USMNT Group D runner-up: vs. Group G runner-up July 3 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
