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Tim Ream warns US team about Bosnia in World Cup knockout match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Tim Ream warns US team about Bosnia in World Cup knockout match

Summary

United States captain Tim Ream emphasized that Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup advancement is no fluke as they prepare for their knockout stage meeting on Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bosnia reached this stage by upsetting Italy and progressing from Group B despite a heavy loss to Switzerland. US fans have high hopes for their team's first knockout victory since 2002, buoyed by a strong group stage performance with wins over Paraguay and Australia. However, a recent loss to Turkey introduced some caution ahead of the matchup against a solid Bosnian side looking to capitalize on their unexpected success.

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By the Numbers

•Ream underscores Bosnia's strength ahead of the matchup.
•Bosnia advanced by defeating Italy and finishing third in Group B.
•US topped their group despite a recent loss to Turkey.
•The match is scheduled for Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area.
•Only one previous US World Cup knockout victory occurred in 2002.

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bosnia's World Cup run no 'fluke,' warns US captain Ream

What they're saying

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Last-32 opponents Bosnia-Herzegovina did not reach the World Cup by "fluke", warned United States captain Tim Ream on Monday, as American expectations soar for a first knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century.It would be only the second US World Cup knockout win ever, after a 2-0 victory over Mexico in 2002.
— Yahoo Sports

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