THE TAKE
The wing backs, specifically Antonee Robinson and Sergiño Dest, are the biggest key for a USMNT victory tonight
BOLDNESS
6/100
GRADE
42/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Antonee RobinsonSergiño DestUSMNT
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
USMNT wins and Robinson/Dest are identified as key contributors;
FALSE IF
USMNT loses or their wing back play is not deemed decisive to the outcome.
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OUTCOME
PARTIALLY TRUEUSMNT did win 2-0 over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026, fulfilling the victory condition. Robinson and Dest both started as wing backs, but CBS Sports noted that 'Christian Pulisic and Sergino Dest weren't at their best' — the goals came from Balogun and Tillman, and Dest was subbed off in the 87th minute. Robinson had a near-miss chance early but was not highlighted as a decisive contributor. The wing back duo played their roles but were not identified as the key factor in the win.