This is the USA's roadmap to winning the World Cup now that they've made the knockout round

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• Haiti, Turkey crash out of 2026 World Cup after group stage defeats.

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• The USMNT won its first two 2026 FIFA World Cup matches for the first time since 1930, clinching first in Group D with a real path to win it all.

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• Despite being reduced to 10 men in stoppage time, Paraguay held on, with Turkey unable to capitalise or find an equaliser.

  according to BusinessDay / BusinessLive (ZA)

• Haiti had returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, while Turkey’s campaign ended earlier than anticipated despite pre-tournament optimism.

  according to BusinessDay / BusinessLive (ZA)

• A second degree in two games means the Turks have been eliminated from the World Cup, while the USA have topped Group D. Source: Football365 --Agencies

  according to Ada Derana

• Paraguay took the lead within two minutes when Matias Galarza dragged the ball low past Ugurcan Cakir.

  according to Ada Derana

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• The USMNT won its first two 2026 FIFA World Cup matches for the first time since 1930, clinching first in Group D with a real path to win…

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• This is the USA's roadmap to winning the World Cup now that they've made the knockout round.

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• Haiti, Turkey crash out of 2026 World Cup after group stage defeats.

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