Mauricio Pochettino has his squad – and a gripped nation at large – believing that a deep World Cup run is achievable. Next in line are Bosnia and Herzegovina, who refusal to let up should not be underestimated. Kieran Jackson reports from Santa Clara

Soccer has made astounding progress in America in recent years, but the United States players know the spotlight on Wednesday's knockout clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina will…

While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.