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The United States men\u2019s national team has usually needed the third group-stage game to advance in the FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

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In 2010, a late Landon Donovan goal against Algeria sent the USMNT through. In 2014, after a win and draw, even a 1-0 loss against Germany did the trick. In 2022, after a pair of draws, a 1-0 win over Iran paved the way into the Round of 16.<\/p>\n

Things are much different this time around.<\/p>\n

Heading into Thursday\u2019s Group D finale against T\u00fcrkiye, the USMNT is not only already guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32, but has done so as winners of the group. With the 48-team tournament, there is an additional round of knockout matches.<\/p>\n

The USMNT won the group after opening wins against Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0). Now, they\u2019re face with a chance to do something no U.S. team has ever done: Sweep through the group stage.<\/p>\n

The final challenge is a T\u00fcrkiye side that has already been eliminated and one that has been shut out in its first two games.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we need to keep believing and approaching every single day that we were approaching from day one,\u201d USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said after Friday\u2019s win against Australia. \u201cBelieving that we can win. Knowing that we need to work really hard, but in the same time enjoying the time together, building every day our journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to work hard, we need to be responsible, we need to have discipline, keep being tough with ourself, to push to be better, every day and not to be relaxed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The USMNT will play its Round of 32 match July 1 in Santa Clara. With a win, it would advance to the Round of 16 on July 6 in Seattle. If the U.S. squad can reach the quarterfinals, the game would be played July 10 in Inglewood.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s a lot of work still to be done and if there was ever a \u201ctake things one game at a time\u201d tournament, it would be the World Cup. Still, that hasn\u2019t stopped supporters from running through all simulations of who could be in the USMNT\u2019s path in the knockout rounds.<\/p>\n

The USMNT has gone out of the tournament in the Round of 16 in their last three trips (2010, 2014 and 2022). In the 32-team format, the USMNT\u2019s high mark remains its quarterfinal run in 2002.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve always used 2002 as a barometer,\u201d former USMNT goalkeeper Tony Meola said on the CBS Sports \u201cCall It What You Want\u201d podcast Tuesday. \u201cWhen we reached the quarterfinals in 2002, we were close, we competed. On another night, maybe you\u2019re in the semifinals. I\u2019ve said this time and time again. Last World Cup, I said the same thing, quarterfinals was the barometer for me \u2026. because I think that\u2019s where you want to be competing at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDoes it mean you\u2019re going to win the World Cup? It means it gives yourself a chance to pull something off, pull a miracle off if you have to against some huge nation. I think this team has shown that they don\u2019t care who they\u2019re playing right now and they\u2019re going to compete, which is a great quality. I think they\u2019ve given us hope for higher expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meola was a member of three World Cup teams, all having a place in USMNT history. The 1990 team was the first to qualify after a 40-year absence, followed by the 1994 team that was the first to play in a home World Cup and finally the 2002 club, which advanced to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

The question facing the team Thursday is how much, if any, roster rotation Mauricio Pochettino will unveil. Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson all have yellow cards. The next one, if it comes Thursday, would result in a one-game suspension.<\/p>\n

For Balogun, it doesn\u2019t matter who is on the field \u2013 the result and effort will be the same.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s definitely a belief we have within ourselves and I feel like there\u2019s up to maybe 15, 20 guys who would put their life on the line for a win, for a result, to block a goal. And when you have that sort of mentality, I feel like you\u2019re always gonna give yourself the best cards,\u201d Balogun said. \u201cThat\u2019s rare, to be honest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pulisic deems himself ready<\/h4>\n

The other big question facing Pochettino is whether Christian Pulisic should see action.<\/p>\n

Pulisic was subbed out at halftime of the opener against Paraguay due to a calf injury and missed the game against Australia. He sat out of team training ahead of the Australia game, but finally returned this week.<\/p>\n

The star attacker told reporters Wednesday that\u2019s he ready.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m feeling great, the team\u2019s feeling great,\u201d Pulisic told Fox Sports. \u201cI\u2019ve been able to join the team in the last few days, I\u2019m feeling healthy and I\u2019m ready to go for this game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If he sits out, it will end up being nearly three weeks in between live action.<\/p>\n

FIFA WORLD CUP<\/h4>\n

Who:<\/strong> United States vs. T\u00fcrkiye (Group D)<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Thursday<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Inglewood<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> FOX (Ch. 11)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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