Overview

• The USMNT secured its quarterfinal spot with three straight group-stage wins, including a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, a 1-0 result against Saudi Arabia and a 2-1 triumph over Haiti.
• Malik Tillman has emerged as a key attacker, scoring three goals and providing much-needed firepower in Christian Pulisic’s absence.
• Injuries and rest decisions have sidelined Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson and Sergiño Dest, forcing coach Mauricio Pochettino to reshuffle his lineup.
• DraftKings odds position Mexico at +150 and the US at +200 as the top bets to win the tournament, with Canada at +500 following the group stage.
• Goalkeeper competition has intensified after Matt Freese’s start against Haiti, leaving Freese, Matt Turner and Patrick Schulte vying for Pochettino’s No. 1 role.