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US & Mexico Advance in World Cup Knockout Stage
28 Jun
Summary
- USMNT faces Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi's Stadium.
- Mexico is highly likely to play Ecuador on June 30 in Mexico City.
- Both teams have secured favorable group stage results to advance.
The United States Men's National Team and Mexico have earned favorable draws in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring they will play the initial knockout stage matches on home soil.
The USMNT's round of 32 opponent is Bosnia and Herzegovina, a team they have never lost to. This match is scheduled for July 1 at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Should they win, the USMNT would face the winner of a match between Belgium and South Korea.
Mexico's path sees them with a near-certain matchup against Ecuador on June 30 at 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. A victory would set up a potential round of 16 clash against England, if England wins its group. Potential quarterfinal opponents for Mexico include Brazil or Japan.
