USMNT face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout opener

Kickoff day: Bosnia at Levi's

Your team plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 Wednesday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara (1) (3). This is the knockout stage now, win or go home. Pochettino's group arrived in the Bay Area after a few days off at the training camp, having left their Irvine bubble where players were largely cut off from the World Cup noise outside (1).

Belgium or Senegal wait in the quarterfinals if you advance (1).

Pochettino has the shootout plan ready

Penalties are on the table and Pochettino says the squad has prepared. The coaching staff have studied opponents' kickers and run their own players through the process (2). No word on who steps up first, but Christian Pulisic would be the obvious candidate.

The Klopp quote everyone is sharing

Jürgen Klopp told ESPN this version of the USMNT is the best in the country's history (1). That is not a small thing to say. A panel of coaches and analysts assembled by ESPN has been asking whether your team can be the surprise of the tournament (1). Tim Ream, for his part, said he does not feel weighed down by the moment (1).

Sportsbooks are nervous about you

Analysts note that every US win puts bookmakers in a tougher spot (4). The betting market has taken notice of the momentum, a deep run would be expensive for the house (4).

How to watch

The match streams live on CBS and Paramount+ (3). Kickoff time has not been specified in the sources available.