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U.S. set for Round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
By Josh Dubow | The Associated Press at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy shootouts.
Then the reality quickly set in that...
Key takeaway Then the reality quickly set in that they would soon be back in the spotlight themselves, with a round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday that will go a long way to determining how successful this World Cup will be.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy shootouts.
Then the reality quickly set in that...
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