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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
For Magnolia residents and Houston-area soccer fans, the US team's upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina is a significant event, with the Americans seeking to break a 24-year drought in World Cup knockout matches. The fact that the US will play this crucial game in Santa Clara, California, less than 200 miles from where the 1994 team faced Brazil, adds a layer of historical context to the matchup. Locally, fans will be watching to see if Christian Pulisic can lead the team to victory, and how the US will fare against a European opponent, given their limited success in such matches since 1990. With the round of 32 and round of 16 games scheduled to take place in various US cities, including Atlanta and Seattle, Magnolia residents may have opportunities to catch World Cup action in person, or gather with fellow fans to watch the games at local venues.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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