Breaking down potential foes for USMNT in World Cup round of 32
The United States has clinched first place in Group D and advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Here's a ranking of every potential USMNT opponent, from Curacao and Bosnia to Japan and Senegal, ahead of July 1 at Levi's Stadium.
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Soccer Breaking down potential foes for USMNT in World Cup round of 32 By Michael Duarte Published June 21, 2026, 2:41 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The United States men’s national team has spent decades trying to convince the world it belongs among soccer’s elite. Now, after two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is forcing everyone to pay attention. See Also World Cup 2026 Mauricio Pochettino meticulously built USMNT culture of ‘total belief’ in chance at special World Cup run Friday’s 2-0 victory over Australia secured the Americans a place in the knockout stage with one group match still to play, something no U.S. team had accomplished before. Combined with Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey, the U.S.
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