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USMNT Stuns Bosnia, Eyes World Cup Quarters!
4 Jul
Summary
- USMNT secured knockout stage win, first since 2002.
- Next match is against No. 9 ranked Belgium.
- Potential quarterfinal opponents are Spain or Portugal.
The United States men's national team has achieved a historic victory, marking its first knockout stage win at the World Cup since 2002 with a decisive 2-0 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This win propels the USMNT into a challenging round of 16 match against Belgium, currently ranked ninth globally by FIFA. The two nations have a prior World Cup history, with the USMNT winning in 1930 and Belgium securing a 2-1 victory in 2014.
Looking ahead, a potential quarterfinal opponent for the United States would be the winner of the Portugal versus Spain match. Spain, a co-favorite to win the 2026 tournament, boasts a perfect defensive record, having not conceded a goal. Portugal, ranked seventh globally, also remains undefeated but faced a tougher contest in their previous match.
Regardless of the opponent, the USMNT, currently ranked 16th, faces a significant test against either of these highly-ranked European teams as they aim for one of their deepest World Cup runs.
