USMNT World Cup schedule: Every potential knockout round date and location through the Final

The U.S. Men’s National Team has been on fire to start the World Cup. It has already won Group D, clinched its first knockout-stage match and turned its home World Cup into a coast-to-coast chase for history.

As one of the host nations for the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. entered the tournament with real pressure to make a run in front of home fans. So far, the USMNT has delivered. After opening with a statement 4-1 win over Paraguay, the U.S. followed it up with a 2-0 win over Australia, marking its first back-to-back World Cup wins since 1930.

Now, the path to the Final is no longer hypothetical, at least when it comes to locations. The USMNT’s potential opponents are still TBD, but fans now know where the team would play if it keeps advancing. For those hoping to see the U.S. during this World Cup run, buying tickets before each matchup becomes official could be the difference between getting in early and paying significantly more later.

Why buying USMNT World Cup tickets early could save fans money

Most fans wait. They want to know their team is in before they spend the money. The problem? So does everyone else, and by the time you know, the market knows too.

Look at what happened with the USMNT's Round of 32 match in Santa Clara on July 1. The slot was on sale long before anyone knew who'd play in it. In the days before the U.S. kicked off against Paraguay, the average ticket on SeatGeek went for about $1,275. After the 4-1 statement win over Paraguay made a U.S. appearance there look likely, the average climbed to about $2,000.

The moment the U.S. beat Australia 2-0 and officially locked into that Santa Clara match? The average jumped to $4,430, roughly 3.5x the price from about ten days earlier.

World Cup tickets don’t always work like other major sports event tickets, where prices can fall as the date approaches and unsold inventory piles up. For USMNT knockout matches, the market can move the other way. Every win the U.S. picks up adds certainty to the bracket, and once that certainty hits the market, the window to buy before the next price jump can close fast.

If you're a fan who believes this team has a run in them, waiting could be an expensive move.

USMNT's potential upcoming knockout matches and World Cup schedule

The USMNT’s remaining World Cup path includes one confirmed group-stage match against Turkey, along with a confirmed Round of 32 matchup with an opponent still to be determined and a potential knockout route that could take the team from Santa Clara to Seattle, Los Angeles, Arlington and East Rutherford. Here’s where the U.S. could play next if it keeps advancing.

Group stage: Turkey vs. USMNT

Thursday, June 25 at 10 p.m. ET Los Angeles, CA — SoFi Stadium

Before the knockout rounds begin, the USMNT will close group play against Turkey in Los Angeles (Inglewood).

The U.S. enters the match with momentum after wins over Paraguay and Australia, while Turkey has struggled in Group D. Even with the USMNT already in strong position, this match still matters as a chance to stay sharp, manage minutes and keep confidence high before the knockout stage.

Round of 32

Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET Santa Clara, CA — Levi's Stadium

The USMNT’s knockout-stage run would begin in Santa Clara on Wednesday, July 1. Their opponent is still to be determined, but the matchup is expected to come against a third-place finisher from another group, with possible opponents coming from Groups B, E, F, I or J.

That means the U.S. could be waiting on results involving teams such as Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Japan, France, Senegal, Argentina or Austria, depending on how the final group standings shake out.

Round of 16

Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET Seattle, WA — Lumen Field

With a win in Santa Clara, the USMNT would move on to the Round of 16 in Seattle on Monday, July 6.

Their opponent would likely come from the winner of another Round of 32 matchup involving the Group G winner and a third-place team from Groups A, E, H, I or J. Group G includes Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, making Belgium one of the most notable possible opponents if they finish first in the group.

At this stage, the level of competition would rise quickly. A Round of 16 match could bring a heavyweight opponent or even a dangerous underdog that has already impressed in a tense knockout game.

Quarterfinal

Friday, July 10 at 3 p.m. ET Inglewood, CA — SoFi Stadium

If the USMNT advances again, they would head back to Inglewood for a quarterfinal on Friday, July 10.

By this point, there would be no easy draw. The quarterfinal could feature another group winner or a team that has already pulled off multiple knockout-round results. For the U.S., reaching this stage would mark a major moment in the tournament and put them just one win away from the semifinals.

Semifinal

Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET Arlington, TX — AT&T Stadium

A quarterfinal win would send the USMNT to Arlington for a semifinal on Tuesday, July 14.

This would be one of the biggest matches in U.S. soccer history. A semifinal appearance would mean the USMNT had navigated the group stage, won three knockout matches and moved within one victory of playing for the World Cup title.

Final

Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. ET East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium

If the USMNT keeps winning, the final stop would be East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the World Cup Final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. ET.

Getting there would require a perfect knockout-stage run, but the team has already shown it can score, control games and deliver in front of home fans. The wins over Paraguay and Australia gave the USMNT a strong foundation. The knockout rounds would determine whether that early promise can turn into a historic run.

How to get USMNT World Cup tickets on SeatGeek

Fans can shop for USMNT World Cup tickets on SeatGeek in just a few steps.

1. Visit SeatGeek and search for the World Cup match you want to attend.

2. Choose your game, venue and date.

3. Use filters to sort by price, seat location, quantity and ticket type.

4. Review available seats and use Deal Score to compare ticket value.

5. Select your tickets, complete checkout and get ready for matchday.

Don’t miss your chance to see the USMNT chase history on home soil. Explore World Cup tickets on SeatGeek today and find the seats that put you closest to the action.