Who Will USA Play If They Win?

If the USA wins their current knockout match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will face Belgium in the Round of 16.

Latest Update: USA Advances

The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) just secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026, in the Round of 32. This historic win marks the team's first knockout-stage advancement since 2002.

“The Americans had been heavy favorites to top the Bosnians, but the game became a nailbiter in the second half when a red card on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun threatened to derail their momentum.”

Next Match: USA vs. Belgium

With the win, the USA moves on to face Belgium in the Round of 16.

Match Details:

  • Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington
  • Broadcast: Fox

What If USA Keeps Winning?

If the USA beats Belgium, they’ll advance to the quarterfinals , where they could face one of the following teams: Spain, Austria, Portugal, or Croatia. That match is projected to take place in Los Angeles on July 10 , should the U.S. continue their run.

Potential Path to Glory:

  • Round of 16: Belgium (July 6, Seattle)
  • Quarterfinals: Winner of Spain/Austria/Portugal/Croatia bracket (July 10, LA)
  • Semifinals: TBD (mid-July)
  • Final: July 19, 2026

Odds and Projections

As of early July 2026, sportsbooks and models give the USA:

  • 28-to-1 odds to win the World Cup (+2800)
  • 50% chance to reach the quarterfinals
  • 16% chance to reach the semifinals
  • 7% chance to make the final
  • 2% chance to win it all

TL;DR

  • USA beat Bosnia 2-0 on July 1, 2026.
  • They’ll now play Belgium on July 6 in Seattle.
  • A win puts them in the quarterfinals against Spain, Austria, Portugal, or Croatia.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.