San Francisco Bay Area Stadium hosts the World Cup last 32 on Thursday morning as USA take on Bosnia-Herzegovina, with a place in the round of 16 against Belgium or Senegal at stake.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side topped Group D with six points, beating Paraguay 4–1 and Australia 2–0 before rotating wholesale for a 3–2 loss to Türkiye in a dead rubber. The Stars and Stripes have not won a World Cup knockout match since 2002, and they have lost their last 12 meetings against UEFA nations.
Christian Pulisic is fit and expected to start for the first time since the opening group game against Paraguay. The AC Milan forward contributed to both of the USA’s opening goals in the 4–1 victory before a calf injury forced him out of the Australia match.
He came off the bench against Türkiye and immediately raised the quality of play around him. Pulisic told reporters on Tuesday he is “feeling good” and Pochettino has confirmed his inclusion.
Three players face fitness checks before the squad is finalised. Cristian Roldan has not played a single minute at this tournament due to a muscle injury and remains a significant doubt, though he is not in the projected XI regardless.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side topped Group D with six points, beating Paraguay 4–1 and Australia 2–0 before rotating wholesale for a 3–2 loss to Türkiye in a dead rubber. The Stars and Stripes have not won a World Cup knockout match since 2002, and they have lost their last 12 meetings against UEFA nations.
Christian Pulisic is fit and expected to start for the first time since the opening group game against Paraguay. The AC Milan forward contributed to both of the USA’s opening goals in the 4–1 victory before a calf injury forced him out of the Australia match.
He came off the bench against Türkiye and immediately raised the quality of play around him. Pulisic told reporters on Tuesday he is “feeling good” and Pochettino has confirmed his inclusion.
Three players face fitness checks before the squad is finalised. Cristian Roldan has not played a single minute at this tournament due to a muscle injury and remains a significant doubt, though he is not in the projected XI regardless.
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