Question 1

What pot is United States in for the World Cup draw?

Accepted Answer

United States is in Pot 2 based on their CSI ranking of #20. Pot placement determines which other teams they can be grouped with - teams from the same pot cannot be in the same group.

Question 2

Can United States face teams from their confederation in the group stage?

Accepted Answer

Under FIFA rules, United States (CONCACAF) can only have a maximum of one other CONCACAF team in their group. For UEFA teams, the limit is two per group due to their larger number of qualifiers.

Question 3

How did United States qualify for the World Cup?

Accepted Answer

United States qualified through the CONCACAF qualification process. Each confederation has different qualifying formats and number of slots allocated by FIFA.

Question 4

What happens if United States ties on points in the group?

Accepted Answer

If teams tie on points, FIFA uses these tiebreakers in order: 1) Goal difference, 2) Goals scored, 3) Head-to-head points, 4) Head-to-head goal difference, 5) Fair play points, 6) Drawing of lots.

United States at the World Cup

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