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US Meets Bosnia in World Cup R32 After Coach Apology

7/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino publicly apologized for his curt remarks after the 3-2 loss to Turkey.
Christian Pulisic said he feels fully fit while the team used five yellow mannequins in the penalty area during practice.
Bosnia-Herzegovina is ranked 61st by FIFA and entered the knockout stage as Group B third-place.

History

Historical Context

The United States returned to the World Cup in 1990 after a 40-year gap and has appeared in twelve editions, most recently hosting the tournament in 2026. In 1998, Iran’s 2-1 group-stage win eliminated the U.S., a reminder that lower-ranked teams can cause upsets. That legacy frames today’s round-of-32 clash at Levi’s Stadium.

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Story summary

The United States will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino publicly apologized for his curt remarks after the 3-2 loss to Turkey.
Christian Pulisic said he feels fully fit while the team used five yellow mannequins in the penalty area during practice.
Bosnia-Herzegovina is ranked 61st by FIFA and entered the knockout stage as Group B third-place.

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