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Pochettino apologizes, urges US treat Bosnia as final.

7/2/2026

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U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino apologized for his tone after the 3-2 loss to Turkey, saying he was frustrated that media did not congratulate the United States for topping Group D.
He warned the United States must treat every knockout as a final as they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Tim Howard claimed Bosnia-Herzegovina has no chance, which Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez dismissed, saying his team is motivated after beating Italy.

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U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino apologized for his tone after the 3-2 loss to Turkey, saying he was frustrated that media did not congratulate the United States for topping Group D.
He warned the United States must treat every knockout as a final as they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Tim Howard claimed Bosnia-Herzegovina has no chance, which Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez dismissed, saying his team is motivated after beating Italy.