The selection of USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco, Californiafor the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, in which Paraguay, France, Morocco, Brazil, Norway, England and two of the three hosts of this World Cup have already qualified: Mexico and Canadawaiting for USA
The Golden Dragons They seek to classify by first time to the round of 16 of a World Cup, while the Stars and Stripes team intends to return to that stage, which it has not surpassed since the edition of South Korea and Japanin July 2002when they defeated the Mexican team and advanced to the quarterfinals.
The United States reaches this commitment after finishing in first place in the Group Dwith six points, after defeating 4-1 Paraguay and 2-0 to Australiaand falling 3-2 to Türkiye on the last day. Despite this, those led by Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino They hope to achieve the semi-finals for the first time in 96 years.
For its part, Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced to the round of 32 as one of the best third places in the tournament, after adding four points in Group B after drawing 1-1 with Canadabeat 3-1 Taste and fall 4-1 to Swiss. Therefore, the USA will be the second host that the Bosnians will face in the 2026 World Cup.
United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
The match between the United States and Bosnia & Herzegovina, for the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, will be played this Wednesday, July 1 at Levi’s Stadium, located in the city of San Francisco, California, at 6:00 p.m. of Guatemala, and will be broadcast by Tigo Sports for all of Central America, except Panama and Belize.
The team that wins this match will advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup and will face the winner of the match between Belgium and Senegal. Therefore, if Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina advance, the match in seattle, Washingtonwill face two European teams, after the elimination of one of the three host countries.
Of the three hosts, the United States is the team that, on paper, seemed to have more possibilities to achieve the semi-finals of the World Cup. However, after Canada’s performances against South Africa and Mexico against Ecuador, the US now has the pressure of not becoming the first of the three to be eliminated from the tournament.
In recent editions, the host country that went the furthest in its own World Cup was Brazilin it 2014when he classified the semi-finals and was beaten 7-1 by Germany. Given the circumstances, none of the three host teams of this edition in North America in 2026 expect to run the same luck before his fans.
Balogun and Mahmic
During the group stage, the Bosnia and Herzegovina team scored five goals. However, 40% of those annotations—two—were marked by Ermin Mahmicmidfielder for Slovan Liberec, from the Czech Republic, who has shown offensive vocation, reaching the area, powerful long-distance shot and definition capacity.
On the other hand, the United States noted eight goals in the group stage. However, 25% of those annotations—two—were marked by Folarin Balogunforward for AS Monaco, from France, who is characterized at the club level by his speed, agility in small spaces, powerful shotlethal unchecking and athletic ability.
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— US Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) July 1, 2026