Which nation will USA face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 is quickly taking shape, with six teams already claiming top spots in their groups. These group winners are now awaiting the results of the remaining matches to learn who their opponents will be in the knockout stage.

Among these teams is the United States, which secured its place at the top of Group D after a 2-0 victory over Australia.

The U.S. men's national team still has one final group match on Thursday, June 25, against Türkiye. With qualification for the Round of 32 confirmed, head coach Mauricio Pochettino may use this opportunity to rest key players and provide valuable experience to squad members who have not featured prominently.

In the Round of 32, the United States will take on the third-place finisher from one of five possible groups: B, E, F, I, or J. This scenario yields 15 potential opponents; below is a list of the nations the USMNT could encounter in the next round.

Who will USA play in World Cup Round of 32?

With the USMNT officially crowned as Group D winners, they are set to face the third-place finisher from one of the following groups: B, E, F, I, or J. Below is a list of the potential opponents the United States could face in the crucial Round of 32 matchup:

• Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Qatar
• Group E: Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao
• Group F: Sweden, Japan, Netherlands
• Group I: Senegal and Iraq
• Group J: Algeria, Jordan and Austria

When does the USMNT play round of 32 match?

The USMNT is set to play its Round of 32 match on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.