USMNT awaits knockout round opponent as group stage concludes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The USMNT is set for the knockout round of the World Cup, scheduled for July 1 in Santa Clara, CA. As group winners of Group D, they will face a third-place team, with potential opponents including Bosnia and Herzegovina or Qatar, who are in a crucial match for advancement. Ecuador and Senegal are other possible challengers, depending on their final group performances. The second phase of tournament play will see these teams vying to secure a position against the U.S. early next month.
- •USMNT finishes atop Group D and heads to knockout stage.
- •Possible opponents include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Ecuador, and Senegal.
- •Bosnia and Herzegovina must win against Qatar to advance.
- •Ecuador aims for advancement with a needed win over Germany.
- •Senegal looks to improve its standings in Group I against Norway.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking down USMNT's most likely opponents in World Cup knockout round
"The USMNT's opponent in the upcoming knockout round remains unknown, but there are a few likely possibilities.
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