who is the us playing in the world cup
The U.S. is playing Türkiye (Turkey) in its final World Cup group-stage match. The match listed is Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Quick scoop
The current schedule shows the United States in Group D with Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye.
- USA vs. Paraguay — June 12, 2026.
- USA vs. Australia — June 19, 2026.
- USA vs. Türkiye — June 25, 2026.
What happens next
After the group stage, the U.S. moves into the Round of 32 , but the exact opponent depends on where it finishes in the group and on third-place seeding. The knockout-round opponent may not be locked in yet.
Bottom line
If you meant the next match , it is Türkiye. If you meant the first knockout opponent , that is still dependent on the final group result.