USA
Across the sampled matches, USA can control possession and close from ahead, but the attack still swings on chance efficiency and can go quiet after halftime.
5 reviewed matches through Jul 7, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every match the team played.
What we keep seeing
Late closure after the lead
ThinAfter taking a 2-0 lead, USA finished the match with zero second-half shots and leaned on defense to close it out.
Rapid answer to a level score
ThinThe equalizer did not hold long, as Belgium answered within two minutes.
Deeper shell after the red card
ThinAfter Balogun's red card, USA dropped deeper and absorbed Bosnian pressure without allowing a high-value spell.
Strengths
Possession control
ThinHigh pass volume and advanced central positioning supported sustained possession control across the full match.
Shot quality over volume
ThinUSA won on shot quality and conversion, finishing with fewer shots but the better xG and big-chance edge.
Corner pressure
ThinUSA repeatedly generated corner-driven pressure, producing 9 corners, 6 corner shots, and 0.44 xG.
Weaknesses
Post-halftime attack stall
ThinAfter halftime adjustments, USA went a long stretch without a shot while Australia produced its best chance quality.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Press immediately after halftime.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Folarin Balogun
Finishing ThreatThinHe scored the opener before the 64th-minute red card.
Malik Tillman
Finishing ThreatThinHis late free-kick goal sealed the match and was USA's strongest attacking contribution in the claim.
Sebastian Berhalter
Chance CreatorThinHe was USA's main wide creator, with a goal, an assist, five key passes, and heavy crossing volume.
Reviewed games
Charles De Ketelaere Does Not Need the Ball to Ruin You
Jul 7, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Belgium · 1-4
Bosnia's Midfield Problem, Then USA's Red-Card Test
Jul 2, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Bosnia & Herzegovina · 2-0
Supply Line and Late Answer: How Berhalter Built It and Ayhan Broke It
Jun 26, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Türkiye · 3-2
USA Governed, Australia Participated: What the Ball Decided Before Halftime
Jun 19, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Australia · 2-0
What USA Protected, What Paraguay Exposed, and Why the Score Was Never the Full Story
Jun 13, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Paraguay · 4-1