The United States men's national team has secured first place in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning a spot in the tournament's knockout round.
Their next test will be a round‑of‑32 clash against the third‑placed side from one of several groups, a match scheduled for July 1 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Round of 32
The encounter is set to take place on July 1, when the U.S. will meet whichever team finishes third in Group B, E, F, I, or J, a lineup that could include nations such as Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curaçao, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Norway, France, Senegal, Iraq, Argentina, Austria, Jordan or Algeria.
The game will be held at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, a venue that promises a vibrant atmosphere for the knockout debut.
Knockout Stage Schedule
If the Americans advance, they will next meet on July 6 at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington, in a round‑of‑16 match that could set up a clash with one of the tournament’s emerging powers.
A victory there would carry them to the quarterfinals on July 10 at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, California, where the stakes will only intensify.
Should they progress further, the semifinals await on July 15 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, a venue known for its massive capacity and electric crowd.
The ultimate showdown is slated for July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the champion of the 2026 World Cup will be crowned.