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Win or go home: US faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game
By Becky Sullivan | NPR at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
The U.S. men's national team has had an impressive start to this World Cup — winning its group and getting an advantageous path in the knockout round.(Manu Fernandez / AP)
SANTA CLARA — The U.S. men's national team's ambitions of a deep run at the FIFA World Cup hang on something they have not ac...
Key takeaway men's national team's ambitions of a deep run at the FIFA World Cup hang on something they have not accomplished since 2021: Beating a team from Europe.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The US men's national team's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara has significant implications for local fans. A win would mark a major milestone for the team, its first World Cup knockout victory since 2002, and would likely boost enthusiasm among Los Angeles ' sizable soccer community. The presence of American-born winger Esmir Bajraktarević on the Bosnian team adds a unique layer to the matchup, highlighting the diverse roots of many Angelenos. As the team faces a must-win game, local supporters will be watching closely to see if the US can overcome its recent struggles against European teams and advance to the next round. With star winger Christian Pulisic returning to the lineup, the US has a strong chance of success, and a victory would be a major source of pride for fans in the Greater Los Angeles area.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. men's national team has had an impressive start to this World Cup — winning its group and getting an advantageous path in the knockout round.(Manu Fernandez / AP)
SANTA CLARA — The U.S. men's national team's ambitions of a deep run at the FIFA World Cup hang on something they have not ac...
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