A guide to clinching scenarios for the USWNT in the 2023 World Cup

Here’s how the American women can move on to the elimination rounds in their final game of group play.

The U.S. Women’s National Team has one game left in group play of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with the American squad facing off against Portugal at 3 a.m. ET early Tuesday morning. Through two games, the U.S. has beaten Vietnam 3-0 and played to a 1-1 draw in a feisty matchup with the Netherlands.

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As it stands currently, the U.S. and Netherlands sit tied atop Group E with four points apiece. Portugal is next with three points, followed by Vietnam, which has yet to notch any points. The top two teams move on to the knockout stage, with Group E matching up against Group G.

Let’s take a look at each of the possible outcomes and how the United States can move on following the final two games of Group E.