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US prepares for round of 32 match against Bosnia & Herzegovina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:35 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

US prepares for round of 32 match against Bosnia & Herzegovina

Summary

The US men's national team is set to face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Training sessions are underway as players like Christian Pulisic emphasize the importance of focus and readiness for a tough match. The US team enters as a favorite, riding the momentum from strong performances in the group stage. Bosnia secured their knockout spot with a mixed record, including a significant defeat to Switzerland. The match is expected to highlight tactical matchups, particularly the US defense against Bosnia's attacking style led by veteran Edin Džeko.

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By the Numbers

•US faces Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout stage
•Christian Pulisic stresses the need for high performance
•US won Group D with strong showings against Paraguay and Australia
•Bosnia advanced with one win from their group matches
•Match showcases US defense against Bosnia's experienced attack

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8:35 PMYahoo Sports — After last-32 upsets, US approach is simple: ‘We’re not going to go crazy’

What they're saying

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Few knew what to expect from the newly hatched round of 32 when Fifa expanded the field for the 2026 World Cup. The outside expectation is that the US enter their round of 32 clash with Bosnia & Herzegovina as the favorite, especially so given they will have a considerable home-field advantage. “It’s a World Cup,” said Christian Pulisic, who was part of the team that lost in the round of 16 against the Netherlands four years ago.
— Yahoo Sports

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