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US coach Pochettino addresses European record ahead of Bosnia knockout match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:37 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

US coach Pochettino addresses European record ahead of Bosnia knockout match

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Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed concerns over the United States' poor record against European teams as a coincidence. Ahead of the World Cup knockout clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, Pochettino acknowledged the US's 10-game losing streak against European sides but emphasized the team's readiness to face the challenge. The US, co-hosting the tournament, has registered convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia, while star forward Christian Pulisic is set to return to the starting lineup. Bosnia reached their first World Cup knockout stage by finishing third in their group, and their coach, Sergej Barbarez, recognized the US as favorites, citing their host status and team strength.

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•The US has lost 10 straight to European teams.
•Pochettino insists history won't affect the team's mindset.
•Pulisic is available to start after recovering from injury.
•Bosnia secured their spot in the knockout stage for the first time.

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11:37 PMYahoo Sports — US coach dismisses European jinx ahead of Bosnia clash

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Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the United States' dismal recent record against European sides as a "coincidence" ahead of Wednesday's hugely anticipated World Cup knockout clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina."I understand that maybe because we are USA and we host the World Cup and we are here and maybe we have the fans on our side -- but I think we have full respect" for Bosnia, Pochettino added.
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Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:37 PM
US coach dismisses European jinx ahead of Bosnia clash
Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the United States' dismal recent record against European sides as a "coincidence" ahead of Wednesday's hugely anticipated World Cup knockout clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina."I understand that maybe because we are USA and we host the World Cup and we are here and maybe we have the fans on our side -- but I think we have full respect" for Bosnia, Pochettino added.

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