USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Summary
The United States men's soccer team is preparing to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32. The U.S. captain and a key player spoke about facing pressure and the need to adapt during the game against a strong European opponent.Key Facts
- The U.S. faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout round for the first time in a competitive match.
- The U.S. captain, Tim Ream, said the team feels less external pressure now than in the 2022 World Cup.
- The U.S. has lost its last 10 matches against European teams since March 2021.
- Gio Reyna, a young player, recently played his longest game time since December 2024 but struggled at times in passing.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina are expected to rely on fast, young players on the wings, especially Esmir Bajraktarević and Kerim Alajbegović.
- The U.S. team plans to be ready for unexpected tactics from Bosnia and Herzegovina based on lessons learned from past matches.
- The U.S. created only 20 passes into opponents' penalty areas in group play, one of the lowest for teams reaching the knockout stage.
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