The United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night in the San Francisco Bay Area for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The USMNT secured their position in the knockout stage by winning Group D, while Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced as a third-place team in an expanded tournament format.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's journey to this stage included a significant upset over Italy and a crucial 3-1 victory against Qatar, coupled with a draw against fellow host nation Canada. They secured the necessary points to advance despite a 4-1 loss to Group B winner Switzerland.
The USMNT concluded their group play with a 3-2 loss to Türkiye in stoppage time, a match where many regular starters were rested. However, the team had already clinched their knockout stage berth with prior wins, including a 4-2 victory over Paraguay and a 2-0 win against Australia. Despite the final group stage loss, manager Mauricio Pochettino had used the match to rest key players, though Christian Pulisic made a return from a calf injury in the second half.
With starters rested and the home crowd support expected in Santa Clara, California, the U.S. enters the match as favorites. This game marks a significant step for the USMNT as they aim to advance further in the tournament they are co-hosting.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, at 8 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on FOX and available for streaming on FOX One and FOX Sports.