The USA was eliminated from Copa America after losing 1-0 to Uruguay on Matchday 3. Gregg Berhalter’s team finished third in their group, with one win and two losses in three games.

This tournament will provided Berhalter with an opportunity to gauge the strength of his squad as he prepares for the 2026 World Cup. His players just won the CONCACAF Nations League in March, but they came up short against elite opposition like Uruguay at the 2024 Copa America, so there is still a lot of work to do.

USMNT’s odds to win the 2024 Copa America

Top sportsbooks are offering odds of on the USMNT to win Copa America. Only five teams are ahead of the US in futures odds: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and Mexico. Argentina is the reigning world champion, while Brazil has world-class players in every department, so it is easy to see why they are the favorites to win this tournament.

However, the USMNT will be surging with momentum after beating Mexico 2-0 in the Nations League final on March 24. The team is not yet on the same level as Argentina or Brazil, but it is full of promising young players. Captain Christian Pulisic looks back to his best at AC Milan, while a midfield trio of Gio Reyna, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie looks strong, so the US could be a dark horse at this tournament.

• Team USA’s odds to win Copa America:
• Team USA’s odds to reach the final:
• Team USA’s odds to win Group C:

United States vs. Uruguay odds & betting preview

Other ways to bet on the USMNT

You will be able to bet on every US game at this tournament. These are some of the key Copa America odds and options to consider:

Moneyline

This is a straightforward bet on the result of a game. For example, sportsbooks are offering on the US to beat Bolivia in its opener. Alternatively, you could bet on Bolivia to win at .

Handicap (spread)

Handicap markets can be useful when one soccer team is the clear favorite to win. That is the case in the opening game for the US against Bolivia. This is one of the options:

• US
• Bolivia

Total goals

An over/under bet on the total goals that both teams will score in a game. For example, the over/under for US versus Bolivia is at . Additional options include team totals (over/under or exact) and the total goals in a particular half.

Both teams to score

A straightforward yes/no wager on whether both teams will find the back of the net. This bet is often combined with others to create a same-game parlay, such as the US to win and both teams to score, or over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

Additional betting options

There will be more than 200 betting options on a single USMNT game at some online sportsbooks. These are some of the others you’ll come across:

• Draw no bet: A two-way moneyline that will result in a push if the game ends in a tie. For example, you could bet on the US draw no bet, meaning you get paid out if the US wins and get your money back if the game ends in a tie.
• Win to nil: Back the US to win a game without conceding a goal.
• Halftime/full time: Predict where the game will be at the half and at the end of regulation.
• Correct score: Guess the final score of the game. You can cover multiple options if you like.
• Player props: Examples include backing a player to score at any time, to score first, to score last, to score a free kick, to provide an assist, or to be shown a yellow card.
• Corners: You can bet over/under on total corners, predict which team will win the most corners, or bet on corner handicap markets.

There are lots of other options for Copa betting and how to bet on soccer in general, but these are the most popular. You can combine them for same-game parlays, too, such as the US to win and Christian Pulisic to score, or the US to win and the teams to combine for under 4.5 goals.

Team USA’s potential path to victory

The US has landed in the same group as Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia. It needs to finish first or second to advance to the quarterfinals. The sportsbooks have Uruguay as the heavy favorite to win Group C, but they expect the US to finish second. You can find odds of on the US to qualify for the quarterfinals.

If the USMNT finishes second in Group C, it will face the winner of Group D in the quarters. Brazil is the favorite to win Group D. The US would be the clear underdog against a star-studded Brazilian team, but if it were to prevail, it could face Uruguay or Colombia in the semifinals. If the USMNT reaches the final, its most likely opponent would be Argentina (Group A), the reigning champion.

USMNT group stage fixtures

The US will begin its campaign at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, and its next group stage games will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

• US vs. Bolivia (6 p.m. ET on June 23)
• Panama vs. US (6 p.m. ET on June 27)
• US vs. Uruguay (9 p.m. ET on July 1)

Numbers game: US data points to watch

• The USMNT is currently No. 13 in the FIFA world rankings, ahead of Colombia and Mexico.
• The US has picked up 43 wins in 69 games during Gregg Berhalter’s tenure as manager, with 12 draws and 14 defeats.
• US captain Christian Pulisic has scored 28 goals and provided 17 assists in 66 games for his country.
• Goalkeeper Matt Turner has recorded 11 shutouts in 16 appearances for the US, and he has a 12-2-2 record.

Pivotal player

Christian Pulisic is undoubtedly the star player for Team USA. He has built up a wealth of experience during eight years in Europe, representing Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and AC Milan, so he will be undaunted by the prospect of facing elite South American opponents.

He will start on the left of the USA’s attacking triumvirate, and he has the pace, dribbling ability, and technical prowess to unlock any defense. The left flank will be vital for the USMNT at this tournament, with Gio Reyna and Antonee Robinson overlapping Pulisic, and that trio could make life difficult for any opposing right-backs.

How has the US performed in past Copa America tournaments?

This is just the fifth time that the US has received an invite to compete at Copa America. The tournament features the top 10 teams from South America, plus six invited teams from around the world.

The US crashed out in the group stage in 1993, finished fourth in 1995, fell at the group stage in 2007, and ended up fourth again in 2016. However, the team is arguably stronger now than it has ever been.

Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun, Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman, and Timothy Weah all play for prestigious clubs in Europe. These youngsters should peak in time for the 2026 World Cup, which the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico, but they will also be dangerous this summer.

USA expected starting 11

USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter is expected to stick with the starting XI that held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in a pre-tournament friendly. That means Matt Turner will keep his place in goal, despite falling out of favor at Nottingham Forest last season. Crystal Palace’s Chris Richards and Fulham’s Tim Ream will form a defensive duo, with Joe Scally at right-back and Antonee Robinson on the left of the defense.

Yunus Musah and Weston McKennie will bring steel to the midfield, while Gio Reyna will provide flair. However, Berhalter may deploy Tyler Adams alongside Musah and McKennie if he decides to opt for a more cautious approach in certain games. Christian Pulisic will start on the left of the attack, with Tim Weah on the right and Ricardo Pepi up front.

USMNT Copa America roster

Below is the official USMNT roster for the 2024 Copa America:

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