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USMNT Prepares for Bosnia-Herzegovina Clash in World Cup Round of 32
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.
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The 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.
