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World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
(AP) — 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-Herzegovin
Key takeaway 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 the round of 32 in Santa Clara, California.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's large Latin American and Caribbean communities will be watching the US team's World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina with great interest, given the city's strong soccer following and cultural ties to international teams. As the US attempts to break its 24-year drought in World Cup knockout matches, Miami residents will be rooting for the American team, with many likely gathering in Little Havana, Wynwood, and other neighborhoods to watch the game. The US team's performance will also be closely followed by the city's many Brazilian, Mexican, and other Latin American expatriate communities, who will be comparing the US team's progress to that of their own national teams. With the World Cup capturing the attention of Miami's diverse population, the city's bars, restaurants, and public spaces are likely to be filled with fans cheering on their favorite teams.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? (AP) — 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-Herzegovin
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