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The United States isn't taking anything for granted at the World Cup, but manager Mauricio Pochettino knows Thursday's match against Turkey is effectively meaningless.
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Team USA has already secured its spot atop Group D and knows it will be playing in the Round of 32.
The Americans' sights, of course, are much higher than just the Round of 32. Their group win opens up what could be a favorable path through the early rounds of the knockout stage, but it starts with their opening match as the World Cup shifts to its tournament phase.
Here's a look at where the United States stands in the World Cup bracket and who their next opponent will be.
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Who does USA play in World Cup Round of 32?
The United States' Round of 32 opponent isn't officially set, but it will almost certainly be Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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After Bosnia's win over Qatar on Wednesday, 329 of 330 possible scenarios set up a matchup between the nation and Team USA. While South Africa's win over South Korea kept that unlikely scenario on the table, it would still take a highly unlikely serious of events for the U.S. to play anyone other than Bosnia at the start of the knockout stage.
Here's a look at when the USA will play next.
WORLD CUP GROUP STANDINGS:
Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F
Group G | Group H | Group I | Group J | Group K | Group L
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When is USA's next game in the World Cup?
Date: Wednesday, July 1
Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, C.A.
The United States will play its Round of 32 game in the Bay Area at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time).
USA World Cup schedule 2026
Here's a complete look at the USA's World Cup schedule, including potential matchups beyond the Round of 32 if the Americans advance:
Date | Round | Time (ET) | Opponent | Location |
Fri, Jun. 12 | Group D | 9 p.m. | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | |
Fri, Jun. 19 | Group D | 3 p.m. | Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) | |
Thu, Jun. 25 | Group D | 10 p.m. | Turkey | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
Wed., July 1 | Round of 32 | 8 p.m. | TBD | Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) |
Mon., July 6 | Round of 16 | 8 p.m. | TBD if USA advances | Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) |
Fri., July 10 | Quarterfinals | 3 p.m. | TBD if USA advances | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
Tues., July 14 | Semifinals | 3 p.m. | TBD if USA advances | AT&T Stadium (Dallas, TX) |
Sun., July 19 | Final | 3 p.m. | TBD if USA advances | Metlife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |

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