USA could top group with Turkey defeat in World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Following Mexico's victory over South Korea, they secured the top spot in Group A at World Cup 2026. The U.S. team has a chance to top their group if Turkey does not prevail against Paraguay. This year's tournament has introduced a head-to-head record rule as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points. This change could significantly impact the final group matches as teams align their strategies based on their standings after the second round of games. The U.S. previously defeated Paraguay and Australia, positioning them for a favorable outcome in their upcoming matches.
- •Mexico tops Group A after defeating South Korea 1-0.
- •USA can secure top position with a Turkey loss to Paraguay.
- •New rules prioritize head-to-head records over goal difference.
- •Multiple teams can claim top spots early in the group stages.
- •Germany, Sweden, and Argentina also eye group wins this weekend.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — The little-known World Cup rule change that could see US win group before final game
"Co-hosts Mexico secured top spot in Group A with their win over South Korea and the USA could be next thanks to a rule change made by Fifa
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