USA secures knockout stage spot at World Cup with dominant win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States has qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after achieving two victories in Group D. The co-hosts defeated Paraguay in their opening match and followed up with a strong performance against Australia in Seattle. Their final group game is against Turkey in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25. If Turkey does not win against Paraguay later, the USA will finish as group winners, setting up a last-32 match at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara on July 1.
- •USA is currently top of Group D with two victories.
- •Next match is against Turkey on June 25.
- •If USA wins Group D, they face a third-placed team on July 1.
- •Group D winers will play at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara.
- •Potential last-16 match on July 6 in Seattle against Group G winner.
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"The United States could go through as group winners tonight if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay
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