US seeks to advance past knockout round against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The United States plays Bosnia-Herzegovina in the knockout stage of the World Cup on June 30, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. This match marks the eighth time the U.S. has reached the elimination round in World Cup history, with only one previous victory in this stage, occurring in 2002. The expanded tournament format, now featuring 48 teams, includes an additional knockout round, raising the stakes for the quarterfinals. The U.S. hopes to avoid another early exit following mixed performances in past tournaments.
- •Match scheduled for June 30, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
- •The U.S. has advanced to the knockout stage eight times previously.
- •Only one U.S. victory in knockout rounds, in 2002.
- •Tournament expanded to 48 teams, creating extra knockout round.
- •U.S. aims to improve on its past World Cup elimination performances.
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds
"Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. Wednesday's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time the U.S. has played in an elimination round in 12 World Cups. Here's a look at the short and mostly unsuccessful U.S. record once the World Cup reaches the win-or-go-home stage.
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