USMNT advances to knockout stage in World Cup, faces Belgium next
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The USMNT has reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in 24 years after winning a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The tournament format has expanded to 48 teams, allowing third-placed teams to progress, which helped the USMNT escape a challenging group. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has led the team to perform well, even without key player Christian Pulisic. The upcoming match against Belgium is crucial, as the USMNT looks to make a significant impact in this tournament and end their lengthy knockout stage drought. A victory here is seen as essential for considering the campaign a success.
- •USMNT wins knockout round for first time since 2002
- •Defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance
- •Manager Mauricio Pochettino continues to shape team dynamics
- •Next match against Belgium is critical for tournament success
- •Team's last knockout win was against Mexico in 2002
- 7:44 PMCBS Sports — Has the USMNT actually proven anything yet at the expanded World Cup?
"Mauricio Pochettino has the USMNT winning a knockout round for the first time in 24 years, but a looming clash with Belgium will define this tournament's success
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