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World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
By Steve Reed, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in ...
Key takeaway The Americans' last, and only, knockout win came on June 17, 2002, when they defeated Mexico 2-0 in the round of 16 in South Korea.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents and Houston area soccer fans, the US team's upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina is a significant event, even if it's taking place over 1,700 miles away in Santa Clara, California. The fact that the US is favored to advance against Bosnia is a promising sign, and many locals will be watching with bated breath as the team tries to break its 24-year drought in World Cup knockout matches. The US team's history in the World Cup is well-known, and the 1994 team's loss to Brazil at Stanford Stadium, just a short distance from this year's match site, is a notable reminder of the challenges the team has faced in the past. With Christian Pulisic expected to be healthy and ready to play, there's a sense of optimism among fans that this could be the year the US team makes a deep run in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in ...
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