USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Live Coverage

A feisty end to the half as emotions spill over after a heavy challenge on Kerim Alajbegović. He goes down and then takes an accidental knock from Tyler Adams as he falls, sparking a bit of a melee between both sides.

Bosnia are furious there’s no punishment, but it looks unintentional as the referee keeps things under control heading towards half-time.

USA are frustrated again as Tyler Adams gives away a free-kick in midfield to bring another stop, with the crowd voicing their annoyance at the referee.

Back in play, Malik Tillman produces a clever backheel to release Pulisic down the left, but his cross from the byline is overhit when a low cut-back was needed.

USA start to find some rhythm around the edge of the box with quick passing and movement, but the end product isn’t there. McKennie overhits a cross from the right, and Robinson then curls one in from the left that doesn’t find anyone in red or white.

Bosnia string together their first real spell of possession, sticking to their direct approach and looking for set-piece openings rather than playing through midfield.

USA, meanwhile, keep funneling attacks down the right side again and again, with Pulisic largely isolated on the left as they struggle to break through.

Mauricio Pochettino's side are aiming to book a place in the Round of 16 but must overcome a European opponent to do so.

Despite reaching the knockout stage on several occasions in recent decades, the United States have not beaten European opposition in a World Cup knockout match since their run to the quarter-finals in 2002. Victory tonight would finally end that wait.

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium).

The hosts topped Group D with victories over Paraguay and Australia before resting key players against Türkiye, while Bosnia and Herzegovina made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time after advancing as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.

Kick-off is coming up shortly.