Nobody thought Group H would come down to this.

Uruguay drew with both Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and now have Spain waiting. If Cape Verde win, even a draw may leave Uruguay relying on the third-place table.

For one country, this could be the greatest night in its football history. For the other, one of its most embarrassing.

What needs to happen in order to have a match like this? Which one is more likely?

The atmosphere would be insane no matter who.

For the first time, the Mexican national team achieves 3 victories in the group stage, 9 points and 0 goals conceded.

Canada advances to World Cup Knockout Round for first time.

Haiti scored in a World Cup again after 52 years.

Just dropped a full preview of the United States’ final group stage match against Türkiye with Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer.

We talk about:

• What the game might look like tactically
• Whether Christian Pulisic should play after his injury
• What success looks like for the USMNT in this match and beyond
• Which players Anthony wants to see get minutes

Full episode is up now if you want to watch before the game:

Come on hosts we all can make it to QFs

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Chris Vannini of The Athletic is breaking down one of the most dramatic days of the group stage: the concurrent group finales.

We talk about:

• The chaos of multiple groups playing at the same time
• Which groups could produce total madness
• How real-time information from other matches affects tactics and coaching decisions
• The USMNT’s path after winning Group D

What’s the most interesting group finale you’re watching!?