The United States best FIFA World Cup finish came in 1930, when the U.S. reached the semifinals and finished third. The deepest modern run came in 2002 with a trip to the quarterfinals.
The U.S. earned its place here by winning Group D with victories over Paraguay and Australia, along with a stoppage time loss against Turkey. The World Cup has now shifted to the knockout rounds.
Win and you advance.
If the U.S. wins tonight, they will be among the final 16 teams left in the world.
The Round of 16 runs July 4 through July 7.
The quarterfinals are July 9 through July 11.
The semifinals will be held on July 14 and 15.
The World Cup Final is July 19.
That means four more wins would make the United States World Cup champions.
The road will not be easy. A deep run could mean facing powers like France, Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal, including legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
source: DLreports
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