U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina at World Cup watch party

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Summary

On July 1, U.S. fans gathered at the Dayton Beer Company to watch the country defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. This win marked the U.S.'s first elimination match victory since a 2002 match against Mexico. Michael Muncy, president of the American Outlaws fan club, emphasized the communal experience of watching soccer with friends and fellow fans. The U.S. will next face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle, a highly anticipated match against a top-ranked opponent following Belgium's dramatic win over Senegal in their previous game.

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  • U.S. wins 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Round of 32.
  • Victory is the first elimination match win for the U.S. since 2002.
  • Fans experienced the match together at the Dayton Beer Company.
  • U.S. faces Belgium on July 6, after Belgium's recent comeback win over Senegal.
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* Save Dueling vuvuzelas, a leftover from the noisy World Cup in South Africa in 2010, provided the soundtrack during a World Cup watch party on Wednesday, July 1, at the Dayton Beer Company. The horns have a unique sound, one that’s never going to fit in an orchestra but fits right in at soccer matches. In this case, they made hundreds of U.S. fans who gathered to watch the United States play ...

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Jul. 2—Dueling vuvuzelas, a leftover from the noisy World Cup in South Africa in 2010, provided the soundtrack during a World Cup watch party on Wednesday, July 1, at the Dayton Beer Company. The horns have a unique sound, one that's never going to fit in an orchestra but fits right in at soccer matches. In this case, they made hundreds of U.S. fans who gathered to watch the United States play ...

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