Bosnia ready for USMNT World Cup showdown behind Dzeko-led resilience
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Bosnia-Herzegovina are virtually certain to meet the USMNT in the World Cup last 32 after beating Qatar, with a projected over-99% chance of finishing as one of the eight-best third-placed teams. Led by captain Edin Dzeko and coach Sergej Barbarez, Bosnia’s 4-4-2 style emphasizes width and resilience, setting up a tactical clash against a U.S. side that’s expected to control possession, in a knockout encounter in San Francisco on July 1.
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