Also, note that since 1990, every time the WC was held in Europe, the US failed to make it out of their group, whereas every time it’s been held outside of Europe, the US has made it out. So that bodes well for us.
If the US beats Portugal this coming weekend, I think they’re guaranteed a place in the Round Of 16.
But I don’t envy their chances of reaching the final, unless the heavyweights crash and burn along the way.