Matt Freese played the full match for the US in a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on July 2, 2026. The group stage game took place in AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The shutout performance sealed a spot in the next round.
Freese got the nod despite a Manchester United offer to choose Harvard. He kept a clean sheet over the entire game. Top players highlighted his steady play. The game positioned him as a top choice for the US squad’s starting keeper spot.