30 June 2026
USA Ready for the Unexpected Before Bosnia Showdown
USMNT defender Tim Ream says the squad are braced for surprises when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
According to The Guardian, United States defender Tim Ream spoke openly to the press ahead of the team's Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, stressing the importance of expecting the unexpected in the knockout rounds.
Ream reflected on how earlier opponents did not always conform to expectations, pointing to the lessons the squad took from those experiences. He noted that while there may be similarities between opponents, every team will present new puzzles that players must solve in the moment.
The team were preparing to fly to the Bay Area after an extended stay in southern California, with the pressure and excitement of the knockout stage now very much upon them. The Guardian reported a noticeably calm atmosphere around the squad as Ream fielded questions, with the team focused and ready for whatever Bosnia might bring.
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