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USMNT Eyes Deep World Cup Run, Starts Knockout vs. Bosnia
2 Jul
Summary
- The United States faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in its knockout stage opener.
- A win advances the USMNT to face the winner of Belgium vs. Senegal.
- The World Cup bracket features a single-elimination format; no ties allowed.
The United States Men's National Team is set to begin its World Cup knockout stage journey on Wednesday night, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Playing on home soil, the USMNT carries significant expectations for a successful tournament run.
A victory in this round of 32 match would propel the team into the Round of 16, where they would compete against the winner of the Belgium vs. Senegal game. This subsequent match is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, allowing the victor to scout their next opponent.
The World Cup bracket operates under a strict single-elimination format. This means that any loss results in immediate elimination from the tournament, with no ties permitted. Extra time and penalty shootouts will be used to decide winners if scores are level after regulation play.
