USA clinches first place in World Cup group after Paraguay's win over Turkey seals favorable bracket path

The United States' chances of a magic carpet ride to a World Cup title are still slim, but the opening is much wider than it once was. The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a spot in the Round of 32 with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday, but there was more reason to celebrate roughly eight hours later. After Paraguay defeated Turkey, 1-0, the United States clinched first place in Group D — Turkey (zero points) cannot finish ahead of the U.S. (six), which already beat Paraguay and Australia (