The U.S. men’s national team already secured its place in the last 32 at the 2026 World Cup, but it can also officially win Group D on Friday with a little help from Paraguay.
The Stars and Stripes originally came into this summer’s showpiece event expected to place second in their group, behind the favorite Türkiye. Yet Mauricio Pochettino’s men currently sit atop the standings with six points after two dominant wins against Paraguay and Australia to kick of their campaign on home soil.