Bruce Arena Praises Current World Cup as the Best yet for USMNT

WHO:

The Mercury News - Bruce Arena, coach of the San Jose Earthquakes and former U.S. men's national team manager

NBC Bay Area - Bruce Arena, a soccer hall of famer

WHAT:

The Mercury News - The U.S. men's national team won 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 match.

The Mercury News - The U.S. team will play Belgium in a Round of 16 match.

NBC Bay Area - Arena stated he believes the U.S. squad has a chance to go all the way at the World Cup.

The Mercury News - The U.S. has advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.

WHERE:

The Mercury News - The U.S. men's national team left the Bay Area for Seattle.

The Mercury News - The match against Belgium will take place in Seattle.

The Mercury News - The U.S. team played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

WHEN:

The Mercury News - The U.S. will play Belgium on Monday.

The Mercury News - A potential match against Spain or Portugal is scheduled for next Friday.

WHY:

The Mercury News - Arena praised the U.S. team's experience and professional approach to the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Mercury News - Arena noted that the competition will get tougher as the tournament progresses.

HOW:

The Mercury News - Arena expressed that the U.S. team has been fortunate with their draw, facing teams in the bottom half of the field.

The Mercury News - Arena highlighted improvements in hosting major events compared to the 1994 World Cup, citing better stadiums and overall experience.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 19:27 UTC)

The U.S. men's national soccer team, coached by Bruce Arena, has advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a Round of 32 match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The team will now face Belgium in a Round of 16 match scheduled for Monday in Seattle, and Arena believes they have a strong chance to go all the way in the World Cup. He praised the team's experience and professional approach, while also noting that the competition will become tougher as they progress through the tournament.