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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The last time the U.S. men's national team played a World Cup knockout stage match on home turf, it was just up the road in Stanford against Brazil.
While Bosnia and Herzegovina may not carry the same glamour as a World Cup-winning Brazilian side, there was certainly some star power scattered throughout the stands—including in the beards of fans celebrating Independence Day a touch early.
High-profile figures from the sports world and beyond made their way to Northern California. And that's before even accounting for the wave of Thomas Jeffersons and Benjamin Franklins spread across Levi's Stadium.
U.S. Soccer Royalty
Kelley O'Hara, Alex Morgan, and Jill Ellis are in the Bay for @USMNT vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇺🇸@USWNT pic.twitter.com/vDp38Uk7dT
The USMNT could claim just a single World Cup knockout victory in the entire history of the national team—dating back to the inaugural men's tournament in 1930—heading into Wednesday's match. Kelley O'Hara, Alex Morgan and Jill Ellis have each won two World Cups—meaning the entire competition, not merely a single knockout game.
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark in attendance for the USA vs. Bosnia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/x53P3B58To
Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark found time to step away from the ongoing drama surrounding her clash with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas to catch some soccer. That said, Clark couldn't entirely escape controversy involving rough contact—she has Folarin Balogun to thank for that.
Landon Donovan
The joint-leading scorer in USMNT history was on hand to watch the next golden generation of American talent attempt to surpass his 2002 squad, which advanced all the way to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Gregg Berhalter
Absolutely beautiful to see former @USMNT & @ColumbusCrew Manager Gregg Berhalter in attendance cheering on the United States National Team to see his son Sebastian Berhalter sub on! pic.twitter.com/5W00x9Jdjc
Gregg Berhalter failed to secure a World Cup knockout victory as USMNT head coach in 2022, falling tamely to the Netherlands in Qatar. Berhalter chose not to include his son Sebastian in that squad, but the hard-working midfielder has proven to be a dependable option in Mauricio Pochettino's system this summer, entering the pitch to help close out Wednesday's match in what must have been a deeply meaningful moment for his father.
IShowSpeed
🚨| BREAKING: SPEED REACTS TO USA SCORING THE OPENING GOAL AGAINST BOSNIA 🤯🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Ug7NS1LgrT
The popular streamer is rarely far from unleashing a scream at the camera, as though every passing moment builds toward an inevitable explosive outburst. On this occasion, Balogun's well-executed—if somewhat lucky—opening goal provided the perfect trigger for his eruption.
San Francisco 49ers
Ricky Pearsall, Isaac Guerendo, Curtis Robinson, and Malik Mustapha are at Levi's Stadium for the World Cup matchup between USA and Bosnia 🔥 pic.twitter.com/spoN5k4AWU
The San Francisco 49ers, who typically call Levi's Stadium home, had strong representation from Ricky Pearsall, Isaac Guerendo and Malik Mustapha. They were joined by Curtis Robinson, who only departed Northern California for the Dallas Cowboys back in April.
Fred Warner
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Fred Warner and his wife Sydney are in attendance for the USA vs. Bosnia match pic.twitter.com/zX27CEyfb2
49ers linebacker Fred Warner earns his own dedicated section as recognition for his passionate World Cup support this summer. Just hours before Wednesday's kickoff, Warner was present at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca to witness one of the other co-host nations cruise into the round of 16 against Ecuador.