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US Wins Group D, Sets Quarterfinal vs Belgium/Senegal

6/29/2026

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US Wins Group D

The United States, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, won Group D, finishing 2-0-1 with wins over Paraguay and Australia and a loss to Turkey.
Bosnia entered the match ranked 62nd by FIFA and listed as +520 underdogs, while FanDuel odds kept the United States at +3500.
Jürgen Klopp called the United States squad the best ever.
A win over Bosnia will set up a July 6 quarterfinal against Belgium or Senegal in Seattle.

Summary

Balogun Powers US

The United States, winless in knockout games since 2002, trains at Great Park in Irvine, 50 miles south of the venue, having last beaten a side on Dec 18 2021 versus Bosnia and having lost all 12 European matches.
Folarin Balogun leads U.S. scoring with two goals—a brace versus Paraguay and an assist versus Australia.
Mauricio Pochettino rotated nine players between the June 19 Australia win and the June 25 Turkey loss, resting starters.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, the United States reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since its 1930 debut. Guided by coach Bruce Arena, the U.S. beat Mexico 2-0, finished the group with six points, and lost 1-0 to Germany. That breakthrough showed American soccer could compete on the global stage, raising expectations for future tournaments.

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US Wins Group D

The United States, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, won Group D, finishing 2-0-1 with wins over Paraguay and Australia and a loss to Turkey.
Bosnia entered the match ranked 62nd by FIFA and listed as +520 underdogs, while FanDuel odds kept the United States at +3500.
Jürgen Klopp called the United States squad the best ever.
A win over Bosnia will set up a July 6 quarterfinal against Belgium or Senegal in Seattle.

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