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US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
By GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks.Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the raised expectat...
Key takeaway captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks.
Why this matters in The Midland
As the US team gears up to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32, the Permian Basin community is likely to be watching with bated breath. With the team's strong start to the home tournament, local soccer fans are feeling a sense of pride and optimism. The fact that the US team is significantly favored in their upcoming match is a testament to the progress they've made, and Midlanders will be eager to see if they can capitalize on this momentum. The team's confidence and excitement are palpable, and it will be interesting to see how they perform under pressure. As the US team takes on the challenge of the knockout rounds, the people of Midland will be cheering them on, hoping to see a deep run in the tournament. With the team's history of struggling in the knockout rounds, a win against Bosnia-Herzegovina would be a significant achievement, and one that would surely be celebrated in the Permian Basin.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks.Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the raised expectat...
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