NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJune 30, 2026United States
U.S. Men's Soccer Team Prepares for World Cup Knockout Round
The U.S. Men's National Team is preparing for their upcoming World Cup round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Players and staff express confidence following a successful group stage performance under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Read the full story at NBC Bay Area — Local NewsWhy It Matters
The U.S. team is attempting to secure only their second knockout-round victory in World Cup history during this home tournament.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will play Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday night in Santa Clara, California.
- The U.S. has won only one knockout-round match in its entire World Cup history (2002 vs. Mexico).
- The U.S. reached the semifinals in the inaugural 1930 World Cup.
- The U.S. team finished their group stage with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 6-1 combined goal differential against Paraguay and Australia.
- Players Cristian Roldan (quadriceps strain) and Auston Trusty (ankle) participated in modified training on Monday.
- Defender Mark McKenzie (foot irritation) remained sidelined from training for a second consecutive day.
- The U.S. lost 3-2 to Turkey in a match where Auston Trusty scored.
- The U.S. lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in the first knockout round four years ago in Qatar.
Who's Mentioned
locationSanta Clara, California“Location of the upcoming match”personCristian Roldan“Injured U.S. player”personMark McKenzie“U.S. defender”personChris Richards“U.S. defender”personTim Ream“U.S. team captain”personMauricio Pochettino“Argentine coach of the U.S. team”personFolarin Balogun“U.S. striker”locationOrange County“U.S. training base”locationBosnia-Herzegovina“Opponent in the round of 32”personAuston Trusty“Injured U.S. player”