Group C has become quite tough for the United States men's national team, after losing 2-1 to Panama in their second game at the Copa America . Despite Tim Weah's red card , they still sit second in the group due to goal difference but after Uruguay defeated Bolivia , as expected, it sets up an interesting scenario for Monday. The United States will face Uruguay after the South Americans already qualified for the knockout rounds while Panama will face Bolivia.
But what will need to happen for the Red White and Blue to advance to the knockout stages? Group C Standings 1 Uruguay 2 2 0 0 8 1 +7 6 2 United States 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 3 3 Panama 2 1 0 1 3 4 -1 3 4 Bolivia 2 0 0 2 0 7 -7 0 Group C scenarios for USA soccer With a United States victory: They will qualify for the knockout stages as long as Panma draw or lose. If Panama win, the United States can still qualify for the knockouts but they will need to have a better goal difference than Panama. As it stands, the U.
S. have a two-goal advantage. With a United States tie: The United States will only advance with a Panama draw or loss.
With a United States loss: The United States will only advance with a Panama loss and if they have a better goal difference than Panama. If the U.S.
lose 4-0, and Panama lose 1-0, Panama advance. With how things are set for the final day of play, the United States will realistically need to defeat Uruguay while scoring multiple goals. If they do that, there's an outside chance of finishing first in t.
