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U.S. playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds
By Jim Vertuno | The Associated Press at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. But that’s usually where the American make a quick exit.
Wednesday’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time the U.S. has played in an elimination round in 12 World ...
Key takeaway has played in an elimination round in 12 World Cups.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. But that’s usually where the American make a quick exit.
Wednesday’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time the U.S. has played in an elimination round in 12 World ...
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