USMNT prepares for knockout stage against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The USMNT aims for success in the World Cup knockout stage, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 28. Striker Folarin Balogun emphasized that group stage performance is irrelevant without advancing further. Despite a historic struggle against European teams, the U.S. holds confidence from strong group play, including a decisive 4-1 win over Paraguay. Players report good health ahead of the match, with notable performances expected from those who rested in the last fixture. A victory would set them up for a July 6 matchup against the Belgium-Senegal winner.
- •USMNT faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in Round of 32
- •Folarin Balogun states group success means little without further progress
- •Team has one knockout win in World Cup history
- •Victory leads to matchup against Belgium or Senegal
- •Players report good health and confidence heading into the match
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT knows group stage success won't matter without a World Cup knockout run
"Striker Folarin Balogun said Sunday that the group stage "won't mean much" unless the U.S. makes a run.
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