About this episode

Meghan Klingenberg and Heath Pearce discuss the USMNT's performance in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and preview their upcoming match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The USMNT is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meghan Klingenberg and Heath Pearce react to the group stage finale against Turkey, discuss Christian Pulisic’s return, Austin Trusty’s breakout moment and what the team can take from its first loss of the tournament. On the U.S. Soccer Podcast is presented by Henkel. Then, they look ahead to the Round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina and answer fan questions live from U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America in Venice Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, Heath Pearce

Topics covered

• USMNT
• FIFA World Cup
• knockout rounds
• Christian Pulisic
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• fan questions
• group stage analysis

Keywords

• USMNT
• FIFA World Cup
• Christian Pulisic
• Austin Trusty
• knockout rounds
• Turkey
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• fan questions

Sponsors

Bank of America

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Soccer

Places: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Venice Beach

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