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MLS·PREVIEW·June 23, 2026 01:32 AM ET

USMNT into World Cup round of 32, but group business remains Thursday

Knockout berth secured, group not yet finished.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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World Cup round of 32 is assured, but USMNT still has business to take care of Thursday. Story from base camp … https: Via @SoccerInsider on X

What happened: The USMNT has assured itself a place in the World Cup round of 32, but a final piece of group-stage business remains Thursday. Cristian Roldan is nursing a muscle strain and is considered day to day, unlikely to train ahead of the match.

Why it matters: With Tyler Adams a yellow card away from a suspension and Roldan's availability in doubt, the central midfield is the open question heading into Thursday. How the group finishes can still shape seeding and the path through the knockout round.

What to watch: Watch whether Roldan returns to training and how the U.S. configures its midfield Thursday with Adams carrying a booking.

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