U.S. clinches Group D, secures West Coast path to World Cup semifinals after Paraguay upsets Türkiye

The U.S. Men's National Team clinched Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a West Coast path to the semifinals. Their advancement was aided by Paraguay's upset victory over Türkiye on June 19, 2026, at Santa Clara, California, with Matias Galarza among the scorers for Paraguay. The result confirmed the USMNT's progression to the knockout round of the tournament.