The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it all? Let's judge some overreactions!
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Overreacting to World Cup bracket: How far will USMNT go? Which contender has best path to final?
The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it all? Let's judge some overreactions!
Published June 28, 2026, 11:42 AM
Updated June 28, 2026, 12:06 PM2.2K
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