Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England
Summary
The U.S. men's soccer team is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team World Cup. If they advance, potential opponents include Belgium in the round of 16 and Spain in the quarter-finals, with each match presenting different challenges for the American team.Key Facts
- The 2024 World Cup features 48 teams, with a new system to select 32 teams for the knockout stage.
- The U.S. will play Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara for the round of 32.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina has made its first-ever knockout stage appearance.
- If the U.S. wins, they could face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle; Belgium is seen as a strong but aging team.
- Belgium beat the U.S. 5-2 in a recent friendly, but both teams did not use their full squads.
- Should the U.S. reach the quarter-finals, they may meet Spain on July 10 in Los Angeles, a team considered one of the tournament favorites.
- Spain relies heavily on young player Lamine Yamal and has shown mixed performances in the group stage.
- Playing at home could give the U.S. team an advantage as underdogs.
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