U.S. prepares for knockout stage match at World Cup in July

The United States men's national soccer team secured the top position in Group D and will play its first knockout stage match at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Their opponent will be the third-place team from either Group B, E, F, I, or J, though the specific matchup has yet to be determined. As group play concludes this Saturday, several teams still vie for critical positions in the standings, with various matches scheduled that could impact their placements. Key matchups include Japan against Sweden and France versus Norway this week, which will also help finalize group dynamics ahead of the knockout stage.

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