U.S. men's team prepares for World Cup knockout stage matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The U.S. men's soccer team is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. A victory would advance the U.S. to the round of 16, where they would meet the winner of Belgium and Senegal on July 6 in Seattle. The knockout stage involves 32 teams that progressed from 12 groups, including the best third-place teams. Should the U.S. continue to win, they could reach the semifinals on July 14 in Dallas and potentially compete in the final on July 19 in New Jersey.
- •U.S. plays Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.
- •Victory advances U.S. to round of 16 against Belgium or Senegal.
- •Knockout stage features 32 teams, including 8 best third-place teams.
- •Semifinals scheduled for July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
- •Final expected on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — The path is set for the U.S. men's team in the World Cup knockout round
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