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U.S. Tops Group D, Secures Round-of-32 Spot

6/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States topped Group D and earned a Round of 32 berth.
Turkey’s elimination turned the U.S.–Turkey match into a dead-rubber for head-to-head tiebreakers.
The United States will face the winner of Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
DraftKings lists U.S. odds at +120 to reach the quarter-finals, +450 for the semi-finals, +1400 for the final, and +3500 to win.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the United States hosted the FIFA World Cup, drawing a record 94,194 fans for its group-stage match and advancing as one of the four best third-placed teams. The tournament’s knockout stage began on July 2, 1994, giving the hosts their first round-of-16 appearance. That host-nation surge is echoed today as the U.S. tops Group D and secures a round-of-32 slot.

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Story summary

The United States topped Group D and earned a Round of 32 berth.
Turkey’s elimination turned the U.S.–Turkey match into a dead-rubber for head-to-head tiebreakers.
The United States will face the winner of Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
DraftKings lists U.S. odds at +120 to reach the quarter-finals, +450 for the semi-finals, +1400 for the final, and +3500 to win.

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