US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds‎

Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. Wednesday's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time the U.S. has played in an elimination round in 12 World Cups. Here's a look at the short and mostly unsuccessful U.S. record once the World Cup reaches the win-or-go-home stage.