With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup

The U.S. men's national soccer team has clinched a Round of thirty-two spot at the World Cup. With two wins and Turkey suffering two losses in group play, the Americans are mathematically assured of advancing. They face Turkey on Thursday, but the outcome won't change their status — they're already through. According to NPR, the U.S. team says they're still playing to win.

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