- The United States national soccer team seeks to end a 24-year drought in World Cup elimination games as they prepare to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32.
- The team's sole knockout stage victory came on June 17, 2002, with a 2-0 win against Mexico in the round of 16.
- Star player Christian Pulisic is confirmed to be healthy and ready for the upcoming match after recovering from a calf injury.
- The U.S. will play this knockout game at a home World Cup in Santa Clara, California, near the location of their 1994 round of 16 loss to Brazil.
- Despite a 0-3 record in the round of 16 since 2002 and a challenging history against European teams, oddsmakers favor the U.S. to advance. Kick-off time is 8pm ET.
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