United StatesvsBosnia and Herzegovina

United States saw off Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0. Goalscorers — United States: F. Balogun 45', M. Tillman 82'.

United States met Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday, July 2, 2026. It belongs to the Round of 32 — the opening knockout stage introduced for the expanded 48-team format in 2026, bringing together the 12 group winners, 12 runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams. From this point the tournament is win-or-go-home.

United States go in ranked 16th in the FIFA World Ranking to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 64th — a gap of 48 places that marks United States out as clear favourites on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — United States of CONCACAF against Bosnia and Herzegovina of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage. As one of the three host nations, United States can count on home support across the tournament, an advantage that has historically lifted host teams.

The United States enter the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts, bringing an unprecedented level of excitement, investment, and pressure to a tournament that could be transformative for football in America. As one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico, the USMNT will enjoy home-crowd advantage in what is expected to be the most commercially successful World Cup in history.

Bosnia and Herzegovina have a proud footballing tradition that belies the nation's relatively short history as an independent state. The Zmajevi made their World Cup debut in 2014 and boast a passionate fanbase that creates an electric atmosphere at home matches.

United States: The United States' best World Cup finish was third place in the inaugural 1930 tournament. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for their first and only World Cup in 2014 in Brazil, where they were drawn into a tough group with Argentina, Nigeria, and Iran.

The match is scheduled at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM (08:00 PM ET).