The US soccer team is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout stage, seeking its first win in this stage since 2002. The team, led by manager Mauricio Pochettino, is heavily favored to win but knows that the Bosnians can defend and counterattack effectively.
Team USA’s Journey So Far
The US team has had a mixed tournament so far, with a humbling loss to Turkey in the group stage. However, the team is expected to be at full strength for the knockout stage, with Christian Pulisic returning to the starting lineup.
The Bosnians, on the other hand, have shown their defensive prowess, holding strong against Canada in their opening game and shocking them with an opening goal. They also showed attacking flair against Qatar in their final group stage match.
Other World Cup Matches
Other teams are also in action in the World Cup knockout stage, including England, who face DR Congo, and Belgium, who face Senegal. The winners of these matches will advance to the next round, with the ultimate goal of winning the World Cup.
Taylor Fritz, an American tennis star, has expressed his support for the US soccer team, saying he is a big fan and plans to watch the USA-Bosnia game.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.