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NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJuly 1, 2026California

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Advances to World Cup Round of 16

The U.S. Men's National Team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Santa Clara, securing their first World Cup knockout round victory in 24 years. The team will now travel to Seattle to face Belgium in the next round.

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Why It Matters

The U.S. team's advancement to the marks a significant milestone in the tournament, setting up a future match against Belgium on Monday.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Men's national soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina with a score of 2-0.
  • The victory secures the U.S. team's advancement to the World Cup Round of 16.
  • This win represents the first U.S. World Cup knockout round victory in 24 years.
  • The next match for the U.S. team is scheduled against Belgium in Seattle.
  • The next match is set to take place on Monday.

Who's Mentioned

locationSeattle“The location of the upcoming match.”organizationU.S. Men's national soccer team“The team that won the match and advanced to the next round.”locationSanta Clara“The location where the match took place.”organizationBelgium“The opponent for the next match.”organizationBosnia and Herzegovina“The opposing team in the soccer match.”other16“Refers to the Round of 16 tournament stage.”