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If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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As of July 6, 2026 at 9:19 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.
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CenterIf the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) · Center · News report

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 6, 9:19 PM

If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 6, 9:19 PM

If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 6, 9:19 PM

If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 6, 9:19 PM

If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 6, 9:19 PM

If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 6, 9:19 PM

If the US wins in the round of 16, who would they play next?

A win against Belgium on Monday night will secure the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals, a feat not achieved since the 2002 World Cup.

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Jul 6, 9:19 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:19 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:19 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:19 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.