Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT has been hitting a stride recently, with wins over Uruguay and Paraguay during the November international window. That made it five in a row unbeaten for the Stars and Stripes, who last lost on Sept. 6 to South Korea.

The Americans will face a playoff winner between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in their final group match.

Nothing can be guaranteed in a World Cup, but the Socceroos' draw alongside the United States, Paraguay and a European qualifier gives a solid shot at advancing, with the Australians avoiding most of the big names.