The USMNT has the luxury of flexibility in its World Cup group finale, with its table fate and last-32 place already secured

Coach Mauricio Pochettino challenged U.S. players during a match against Australia last year. The teams meet again Friday with a spot in the round of 32 on the line.

The United States could go through as group winners tonight if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay

With the USA having qualified for the World Cup's knockout round, coach Mauricio Pochettino faces several decisions about using key players in the final group stage game.

Two results on Friday night will guarantee the Stars and Stripes finish atop Group D.

With a game to spare, the USMNT has clinched top spot in Group D after Paraguay's Friday night victory

The USMNT has the luxury of flexibility in its World Cup group finale, with its table fate and last-32 place already secured

The USMNT clinched first place in World Cup Group D for the first time since 2010, giving Pochettino freedom to rotate players ahead of the knockout stage.

What was billed as a blockbuster group clash before the tournament has turned into a game with no consequences for either team.

The USMNT has already won World Cup Group D, and Türkiye is already eliminated.

Things could not be going any better for the Stars and Stripes after their first two World Cup group games.

Things could not be going any better for the Stars and Stripes after its first two World Cup group games.