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See a history of the United States men's team in the World Cup
By Marco Haynes at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
The Stars and Stripes has a checkered history at the men’s World Cup, one that dates to 1930 and includes a lengthy hiatus before a run of recent success.
The team has never won the World Cup or reached the final, but optimism is high this week when the United States is set to open the Round o...
Key takeaway The team has never won the World Cup or reached the final, but optimism is high this week when the United States is set to open the Round of 32 knockout stage Wednesday at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The United States men's team is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 knockout stage at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, and local fans are eager to see how the team will perform. With a ranking of 15th in the world, the US team has a significant advantage over Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranked 61st. As the team looks to make a deep run in the tournament, Los Angeles residents will be watching closely, given the city's strong soccer following. The US team's history in the World Cup is marked by periods of struggle and success, including a notable return to the competition in 1994 as the host nation, where they progressed past the group stage before being knocked out by Brazil. With the team's recent success, including winning their group with victories over Paraguay and Australia, local fans are hopeful that this could be the year the US team makes a significant impact in the World Cup.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Stars and Stripes has a checkered history at the men’s World Cup, one that dates to 1930 and includes a lengthy hiatus before a run of recent success.
The team has never won the World Cup or reached the final, but optimism is high this week when the United States is set to open the Round o...
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