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Hard-fought win raises hopes for U.S. in World Cup

Season 2026 Episode 136 | 5m 31s

The U.S. men’s team punched their ticket to the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Soccer fans across the country celebrated the win, despite a controversial red card that will keep the team’s top goal scorer out of the next game. Geoff Bennett discussed the victory and the U.S.'s next match against Belgium with Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of “The Long Game."

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