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USA face Bosnia as European and African sides clash
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FIFA Official·1 day ago

USA face Bosnia as European and African sides clash

Matchday 21 of the is the third knockout stage day in a row serving up a tantalising triple-header.

and kick off the action in Atlanta. This will be the African side's first appearance in the knockouts having finished as one of the eight best third-placed sides in the group stage. Under Thomas Tuchel, the Three Lions will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament and , they will be feeling confident of securing passage to the last 16.

The second match of the day also pits Europe against Africa, with Rudi Garcia's taking on Sadio Mane-led in Seattle. The Red Devils hit form in their final group match, . Likewise, Senegal found their first victory in their third match and will rely on their array of attacking talent to advance.

Co-hosts round out the action in the San Francisco Bay Area as they take on . Despite their blip against Türkiye, Mauricio Pochettino's men have impressed so far this tournament. With five different goalscorers across their first three matches, the Stars and Stripes present a threat from all areas. Bosnia and Herzegovina, though, will look to spoil the party in what is their first knockout appearance at the global showpiece.

Wednesday 1 July | 12:00 | Atlanta Stadium

Wednesday 1 July | 13:00 | Seattle Stadium

Wednesday 1 July | 19:00 | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

Sources: FIFA Official

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