USMNT secures knockout round berth at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The United States Men's National Team has clinched a spot in the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup after winning Group D. The next opponent will be determined by the standings of third-place teams in other groups. Currently, the US could face Ecuador or Sweden based on projections; however, recent results may change these matchups. As of today, the potential opponent for the US is Algeria, following changes in group standings due to other matches.
- •USMNT wins Group D, advancing to Round of 32
- •Potential opponents include Ecuador, Sweden, and Algeria
- •Algeria emerged as a possible contender after recent matches
- •Next matchups depend on third-place team standings
- •Final determinations expected in the coming days
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — What's the USMNT's path to the World Cup final? See current standings
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Who will the US play in the knockout round of the World Cup?
"The USMNT is one of six teams to already clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout stage. Who are they playing next?
"With a spot in the knockout round clinched at the World Cup, who will the USMNT play next?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:50 PMWhat's the USMNT's path to the World Cup final? See current standings
The USMNT is one of six teams to already clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout stage. Who are they playing next?
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:22 PMWho will the US play in the knockout round of the World Cup?
With a spot in the knockout round clinched at the World Cup, who will the USMNT play next?
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