World Cup Knockout Round Takes Shape as US Is Set to Play Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third in Group B after a 3-1 win over Qatar, setting up a likely knockout-round meeting with the United States.
- On Wednesday, July 1, the United States men's national team will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- The matchup became official Thursday following Group F results, where Sweden's 1-1 draw against Japan secured Bosnia's third-place spot while the USMNT clinched first place in Group D.
- Bosnia features veteran defender Sead Kolasinac and 40-year-old striker Edin Dzeko alongside breakout 18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic, while the USMNT enters after defeating Paraguay and Australia.
- This appearance marks Bosnia's first-ever World Cup knockout round, prompting coach Sergej Barbarez to state, "We are confident enough to face anyone."
- Should the USMNT advance, a potential Round of 16 match awaits on Monday, July 6, at Lumen Field in Seattle, extending the team's home soil campaign.
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