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.

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.

With a win and some help later on, the United States can clinch Group D after the just the second round of matches

Both teams secured impressive victories in the first round of group matches.

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

SEATTLE: The United States men’s national team secured a spot in the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Australia at Seattle on Friday. Playing without…

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.

The USMNT leads Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two wins but needs Turkiye to beat Paraguay to clinch first place ahead of the final matchday.

The USMNT clinched World Cup knockout stage qualification by winning Group D with 6 points, their first consecutive World Cup wins since 1930.

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

The U.S. men’s national team is undefeated in group play so far, almost certain to secure a place in the knockout stages.

Ten-man Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D.

The USMNT clinched a round of 32 spot at the 2026 World Cup with a perfect 6 points, marking the best US group stage performance ever under Pochettino.

The USMNT's brilliant performances at a home World Cup have sent hopes soaring, so is Pochettino's team a genuine contender to win it?

The early results are in: This U.S men’s national team is for real in this World Cup. With a creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the…

The US secured consecutive World Cup wins for the first time since 1930. This was achieved on the back of head coach Pochettino adapting his signature style for international…

The U.S. men's national team has already dominated their group and secured their place in the knockout match against Turkey next week.

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

The United States’ perfect start to life in Group D has seen the co-hosts qualify for the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one game left to spare after their 2-0 win…

The best World Cup finish of the modern era could be achieved by Mauricio Pochettino’s in-form side.