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U.S. Wins Group D, Awaits Turkey; Bosnia Looms?

6/25/2026

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Story summary

United States earned a Round of 32 spot with a 2-0 win over Australia on June 19, topping Group D.
United States will face Türkiye on June 25 at 10 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 3-1 win over Qatar gave them a >99 % chance to meet the United States, with the Round of 32 match set for July 1 at 8 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

History

Historical Context

Hosting the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the United States drew a record 90,185 fans to the Rose Bowl final on July 10, 1999, where it beat China on penalties and sparked a surge in participation that birthed the Women’s United Soccer Association. Four decades later, the U.S. team repeated its knockout momentum with a 2-0 win over Australia, renewing expectations for another deep tournament run.

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Story summary

United States earned a Round of 32 spot with a 2-0 win over Australia on June 19, topping Group D.
United States will face Türkiye on June 25 at 10 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 3-1 win over Qatar gave them a >99 % chance to meet the United States, with the Round of 32 match set for July 1 at 8 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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