USMNT prepares for knockout stage after topping Group D
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

The United States men's national team advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup, securing their spot with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay and a 2-0 win against Australia. They will face Turkiye in their final group match on June 25, having already clinched the top position in Group D with six points. The U.S. will meet a third-place finisher from groups B, E, F, I, or J in the Round of 32, with Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar being a key matchup to watch. The U.S. is set to play their knockout match on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- •USA finishes top of Group D with six points
- •Next match against Turkiye on June 25
- •Potential opponents in knockout round include Bosnia-Herzegovina or Qatar
- •Round of 32 match scheduled for July 1 at Levi's Stadium
- 12:54 PMCBS Sports — USMNT World Cup bracket watch, matchups: Who awaits the United States in the knockout stage?
"Why Wednesday's match between Bosnia Herzegovina and Qatar is key to determining the United States round of 32 opponent
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