Tillman Scores as US Leads Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup
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- United States faced Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last round-of-32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage on Wednesday in Santa Clara.
- Malik Tillman scored to pad the US lead during the match, per the live updates.
- Mauricio Pochettino manages the US national team as it seeks to advance to the round of 16.
- The round-of-32 stage closes with this fixture, making it the final opportunity for teams to reach the knockout rounds.
Why it matters: A win moves the US into the World Cup round of 16 under Pochettino's management, while a loss or draw sends the team home from its home tournament. Bosnia-Herzegovina, meanwhile, needs an upset to extend its stay in the competition.
