USA World Cup bracket: Who will USMNT play in Round of 32 after Turkey game?

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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.

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.

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

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:

DateRoundTime (ET)OpponentLocation
Fri, Jun. 12Group D9 p.m.ParaguaySoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Fri, Jun. 19Group D3 p.m.AustraliaLumen Field (Seattle, WA)
Thu, Jun. 25Group D10 p.m.TurkeySoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Wed., July 1Round of 328 p.m.TBDLevi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
Mon., July 6Round of 168 p.m.TBD if USA advancesLumen Field (Seattle, WA)
Fri., July 10Quarterfinals3 p.m.TBD if USA advancesSoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Tues., July 14Semifinals3 p.m.TBD if USA advancesAT&T Stadium (Dallas, TX)
Sun., July 19Final3 p.m.TBD if USA advancesMetlife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
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