USMNT prepares for knockout stage of 2026 World Cup

The USMNT enters the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, facing Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32. With a history of struggles in knockout matches, the team is seeking its second-ever victory in this phase, having not won since 2002. The match will take place in July, and projections indicate a 72% chance for the U.S. to advance further. Success in the knockout rounds would mark a significant achievement for American soccer, as the team also eyes potential future matchups against higher-ranked opponents like Belgium and Spain.

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