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The United States men's national team trained for the final time at its Orange County base camp ahead of the knockout match. Captain Tim Ream and Gio Reyna discussed the expected low-block style and the need for intensity.
nypost.comThe USMNT is scheduled to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team completed its final training session at the Orange County base camp in Irvine, California, on Monday with 23 players. Captain Tim Ream noted similarities to the group-stage matches against Paraguay and Australia.
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“There’s obviously a similarity,” he said. “It’s one of those things that you expect to come up against: similar things throughout tournaments, right? … There’s always things that can be thrown at you.
The Americans defeated Australia on June 19. Bosnia-Herzegovina is expected to defend in a 4-4-2 formation and rely on counterattacks featuring players such as Esmir Bajraktarevic, Kerim Alajbegovic and Edin Džeko. Gio Reyna said the team must match the opponent’s intensity.
“We know it’s not gonna be easy,” he said. “We have to be at our best. I’m sure we’ll come up with a great game plan. ” The squad is staying at a hotel overlooking the ocean in Dana Point, California.
Reyna described downtime that included beach visits, family time, video games and time outdoors in recent mild weather. Auston Trusty continued modified individual training for an ankle injury, and Cristian Roldan did the same for a quad strain. Mark McKenzie received treatment for an irritated foot.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino oversaw the session.
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riotimesonline.comHong Myung-bo stepped down following the national team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. The resignation was announced at a news conference in Mexico on 28 June.
riotimesonline.comMorocco advanced after a 1-1 draw and extra time in Monterrey. The result eliminated the Netherlands from the 2026 tournament. Morocco will face co-host Canada next.
Norway meets Ivory Coast on Tuesday in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. Norway enters as favorites after finishing second in its group behind France. Ivory Coast also placed second in its group, behind Germany.