World Cup Seeding Rules Designed to Leave Doubt Until the Final Whistle

Update: The Netherlands’ win and Japan’s draw with Sweden on Thursday night locked in the USMNT’s round-of-32 matchup: Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Men’s National Team clinched its spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a game to spare. But thanks to the seeding formula FIFA implemented for its first 48-team field, the USMNT […]