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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 KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents and San Antonio soccer fans, the US national team's upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina is a significant event, especially given the team's 24-year drought in winning a World Cup knockout match. The fact that the US will be playing in the San Francisco Bay area, relatively close to home, may give local fans a sense of connection to the game. Christian Pulisic's expected return to full strength is also a positive development, as his performance will be crucial in determining the team's success. As the US looks to advance to the round of 16, local fans will be watching closely to see if they can overcome their historical struggles against European teams. With the match airing on Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock, fans in Alamo Heights will have plenty of opportunities to catch the action and cheer on the US team as they attempt to make history.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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