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US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
By Associated Press at Odessa American (oaoa.com)
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
By JOSH DUBOW
AP Sports Writer
SAN JOSE, Calif. The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy s...
Key takeaway Then the reality quickly set in that they would soon be back in the spotlight themselves, with a round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday that will go a long way to determining how successful this World Cup will be.
Why this matters in The Odessa
For Odessa residents, the US team's upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than just a World Cup game - it's a chance to see how the team's strong group stage performance translates to the high-pressure knockout round. Given the team's history of struggling in this stage, with only one knockout round win ever, locals will be watching closely to see if they can overcome their past shortcomings. The Permian Basin area, known for its passionate sports fans, will likely be gathering in front of screens to cheer on the US team, with many hoping that players like Christian Pulisic can lead the team to victory. As the US team looks to advance, Odessa fans will be eager to see if they can make a deep run in the tournament, bringing excitement and pride to the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By JOSH DUBOW
AP Sports Writer
SAN JOSE, Calif. The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy s...
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