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The USMNT are all but qualified for the World Cup in Qatar after beating Panama Sunday night. With the win they are guaranteed no lower than 4th, which would mean having to go to the inter-continental playoff with the Oceania winner; a win or tie in Costa Rica, even a loss with less than 6 goals against (heaven forbid!) on Wednesday will seal one of the automatic berths.