The path is set for the United States, after Mauricio Pochettino’s team secured their group stage fate after just two games.A blistering 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles – inspired by Folarin Balogun got the tournament off to the perfect start. That was followed by a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle, with star man Christian Pulisic ruled out through injury.The US began their campaign at SoFi Stadium in Los AngelesGettyUSMNT took over Seattle and picked up another big World Cup wingettyIt is only the second time, and the first since 1930, that the USA have won two group stage matches at a men’s World Cup and back-to-back matches at the same tournament.All that means, with one game to spare, the USMNT have guaranteed they will finish top of the Group D, mapping out their journey through the knockout stageThe US are co-hosting the tournament alongside neighbors Canada and Mexico, with 16 cities across the three countries preparing to welcome the expanded 48-team field — and millions of fans from around the globe.Pochettino and his squad face Turkey in their final game, but eyes now switch to the Round of 32 and hopefully beyond, if they are to achieve their dream of going past the Round of 16 for the first since since 2002.Fans have provided a colorful backdrop and raucous atmosphereGettyA run to the last eight in Japan and Korea in 2002 is the only time since a third placed in 1930 that the US have reached the quarterfinals.Home support will be vital to any USMNT run this summer, and that begs the question: Which cities and stadiums will the USMNT actually be playing in?Will USMNT play any World Cup games on the East Coast?After the draw for the tournament, Pochettino chose to base his team in Irvine, California with their group games on the West Coast.After beating Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, Seattle’s Lumen Field provided a spectacular atmosphere.The gorup stage will finish on the Pacific Coast, with the US back in Los Angeles and SoFi Stadium for what promises to be a celebration of the first two games.But the job is not done, and Pochettino will be keen to keep his history-making run going – and they will do so almost exclusively on the West Coast, unless they reach the final.AT&T Stadium in Dallas will host a possible World Cup semifinal for the USMNTGettyMauricio Pochettino and his squad will return to Los AngelesGettyWhere could the USMNT play knockout games?Has the US finished in third place, they would have been left with something of a lottery for their next games – but winning the group now means plans can be made.Flights and hotels can be confirmed and for fans following the journey the path is clear.The reward for winning Group D, is a Round of 32 game against a third-place finisher from one of groups B, E, F, I or J.That game will be played at Levi’s Stadium on Wednesday, July 1.Victory in the Round of 32 game means they will face the winner of the tie between Group G’s winner and a third-place finisher from groups A, E, H, I or J in the Last 16.For that game they will return to the Pacific North-West and what would be an even more raucous Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday, July 6.Coming to AmericaUSA has a golden opportunity to impress global football fans — don’t screw up the World CupHow the 1994 World Cup changed soccer in USA – from tourists in Italy to better than England and MLSRanking the World Cup venues – from New York to Los Angeles, a string of spectacular venues will play host to the 2026 World CupThe $9bn pitch built for Ronaldo’s last World Cup – ‘Forever’ grass, artificial sunlight and closed roofChris Richards Exclusive – the Crystal Palace defender opens up on his journey to the top, next stop a home World Cup for the kid from Birmingham, AlabamaIf Pochettino’s team manages to reach the quarterfinals having won their group, they will be back at SoFi Stadium on Friday, July 10 for their last eight game.Uncharted territory would then await if they are victorious in LA, with a semifinal at the biggest stadium in the tournament, AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14.Having stayed away from the East Coast for the entirety of the tournament, Pochettino’s squad will only play on the Atlantic Seaboard if they go all the way to the World Cup final.That will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on July 19.Stay up to date with USMNT across all our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET