THE USMNT ARE THROUGH! 🇺🇸

The United States defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 to punch their ticket to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16!

Despite receiving a red card and playing the final 30+ minutes with just 10 men, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad showed incredible resilience, defensive discipline, and composure to protect the lead and finish off a memorable knockout victory.

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Welcome back to Battered Soccer Fans!

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and it has already delivered everything we love about tournament football—major upsets, penalty shootout drama, breakout performances, and unforgettable moments.

The road to lifting the World Cup trophy is getting shorter, and every match now is win or go home.

Who has impressed you the most so far? Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments!

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The group stage is officially complete, and it’s time to look back at everything we’ve learned from the first phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

On this episode of Battered Soccer Fans, we recap the biggest stories of the tournament so far, highlight the standout players, discuss the surprise teams that have exceeded expectations, and identify the biggest disappointments heading into the knockout stage.

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