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A compact matchday board for the games, bracket questions, and cut-line stories fans are asking about right now.

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Live data - Snapshot 9/23/2026, 9:05:49 AM ET

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The next slate is waiting for confirmation.

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USA tracker

Opponent watch

Current possible opponents: Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Algeria.

Winner D vs 3rd B/E/F/I/J

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48-team format

Third-place cut line

Iran is first below the third-place cut line.

Top 8 third-place teams advance

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Knockout board

Round of 32 picture

16 of 16 knockout matchups are confirmed or underway.

Single-match knockout starts Jun 28

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