The U.S. World Cup team had the lead but no longer had control.

Before the U.S. national team’s round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, manager Maurico Pochettino emphasized that the Americans understood their mortality at this tournament.

The USA enter with sky-high expectations after a strong display in the group stage and arguably the nation's best-ever roster with accomplished head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the helm.