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The knockout stage is right here, and it is time for the most important take a look at but. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the ‘s Spherical of 32 conflict in opposition to Bosnia & Herzegovina, reveal their anticipated beginning XIs, and debate which American participant is beneath probably the most strain. Will lastly ship his signature World Cup second? Can show he belongs? Plus, the fellows make their closing rating predictions and spotlight the Bosnian gamers who may spoil the People’ match.
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‘s World Cup nightmare continues. After one other stunning knockout exit, the boys ask why one in every of worldwide soccer’s biggest powers hasn’t gained a World Cup knockout match in over a decade. In addition they react to surviving due to a dramatic late winner and focus on whether or not Carlo Ancelotti is quietly constructing a staff able to lifting the trophy. Plus, sends the dwelling on penalties, elevating the query: has the hole between Europe’s conventional powers and the remainder of the world formally disappeared?
To shut out the present, Christian and Alexis preview one other huge day of Spherical of 16 motion, breaking down vs. , vs. , and vs. Congo. Which favorites are in peril, which underdogs are able to make historical past, and who shall be shifting one step nearer to World Cup glory?
Timestamps:
(1:30) — USMNT vs Bosnia preview
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(20:30) – Germany’s unhealthy World Cup type continues after upset loss to
(30:00) – Brazil advance after late stoppage time winner
(36:00) – Morocco oust Netherlands in PKs (44:00) – Matchday preview
This mix of file pictures created on June 30, 2026, Bosnia-Herzegovina’s ahead #11 in Zenica on March 31, 2026 (L); and USA’s ahead #10 Christian Pulisic in Al-Rayyan on November 21, 2022. The USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina will meet in a 2026 World Cup spherical of 32 soccer match on the San Francisco Bay Space Stadium in Santa Clara on July 1, 2026. (Picture by Elvis BARUKCIC and Patrick T. FALLON / AFP through Getty Photos)
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