USMNT’s path to the 2026 World Cup final: The knockout road as the bracket becomes clear

The USMNT's path through the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds became clearer on Friday, with Belgium and Spain confirmed as the likely opponents in the round of 16 and quarterfinals respectively. The U.S. will first face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California, after topping Group D. Should they advance, they would face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle and potentially Spain on July 10 at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.