{"id":2278,"date":"2026-06-25T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacksonvillemovingnews.com\/?p=2278"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:36:00","slug":"which-team-will-the-u-s-face-in-the-round-of-32-at-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacksonvillemovingnews.com\/?p=2278","title":{"rendered":"Which team will the U.S. face in the Round of 32 at the World Cup?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The U.S. men\u2019s national team is now playing the waiting game.<\/p>\n

The team clinched a spot in the Round of 32 at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Australia last week en route to winning Group D.<\/p>\n

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With wins over Paraguay and Australia, the U.S. will finish atop the group regardless of the result of its final group stage match on Thursday. But the team’s opponent may not be determined until the completion of the group stage games on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The top two finishers from each group and the eight best third-place teams advance \u2013 and teams from the same group are unable to meet again until the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

That means the U.S. will play a third-place team from one of multiple groups.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s who the USMNT’s opponent could be in the Round of 32\u2026<\/p>\n

Who does the USMNT play next in the World Cup?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The USMNT will play a third-place team from Group B, E, F, I or J in the Round of 32. Below are potential opponents they might face based on the current standings and the prior to the tournament:<\/p>\n