The U.S. men’s national soccer team is set to face Turkiye in their last group stage match on Thursday, but fans are eager to find out who they will meet in the Round of 32.
Currently, the USMNT has a 77% chance of playing against the third-place team from Group B in the knockout round. This makes the game on Wednesday between Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina pretty significant for U.S. supporters.
The outcome of that match is likely to determine the third-place qualifier in Group B.
As of now, the USMNT leads Group D convincingly, with a goal difference of more than five points before their match against Turkiye. While they are confirmed to advance to the Round of 32, the specific team they will compete against remains uncertain.
Most likely, the U.S. will end up playing the winner of the Qatar-Bosnia match, but they could also draw the third-place teams from Groups E, F, I, or J.
This year’s World Cup is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer, and co-hosting the tournament has completely altered perceptions of American soccer ahead of the competition. There were numerous doubts about the team’s capabilities, but scoring six goals in just two matches has reignited interest in soccer across the U.S.
The USMNT will kick off in the Round of 32 on July 1st at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. For now, their focus remains on gearing up for the match against Turkiye.
