World Cup 2026: US Favored, but Underdog Bosnia and Herzegovina Is Battle-Tested
Bosnia and Herzegovina has exceeded expectations and enters the knockout round after conceding in 11 of its last 12 matches.
- On Wednesday, July 1, the United States Men's National Team faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the knockout stage after finishing third in Group B and defeating Qatar 3-1 last Thursday, while the United States advanced by winning Group D.
- FanDuel Sportsbook lists the United States as-250 favorites on the 90-minute money line, while resale ticket prices start around $1,400, with premium seats exceeding $3,700.
- United States defender Tim Ream stated his team must "expect the unexpected" in the match, emphasizing it is "going to be about us and what we" prepare to do.
- Defensive vulnerabilities concern both squads: the United States kept one clean sheet in its last 11 matches while Bosnia conceded in all six previous World Cup appearances, prompting expert Martin Green to favor over 2.5 goals.
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"Him for Secretary of Defense", "Outstanding" - Fans hail star as 10-man USMNT defeat Bosnia to go into FIFA World Cup Ro16
Fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to praise one USMNT star for his performance in their 2-0 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite being down to 10-men.
Interest in historic World Cup matchup growing in St. Louis
Mersad Smajic, owner of Bevo Caffe Lounge, spent Tuesday putting the finishing touches his South St. Louis to make sure it would be ready to welcome a big crowd on Wednesday to watch the broadcast of the World Cup match between the US Men’s National Soccer Team and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolThe U.S. selection spent Monday as millions of other World Cup supporters following a vibrant succession of matches in other venues that included a big surprise with Germany's defeats against Paraguay, three meetings that were defined to the limit and two tense sets of penalties.
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