USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Live Coverage
Quick Look
- Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium.
- The US aims to break a long streak of not beating European opposition in knockout matches, while Bosnia makes its first-ever knockout stage appearance.
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Why It Matters
The United States topped Group D and Bosnia and Herzegovina made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. The US has not beaten European opposition in a World Cup knockout match since 2002.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Countdown to kick-off in Atlanta as the national anthems are being played and both sides prepare for their Round of 32 clash. The atmosphere is building ahead of what promises to be a tense knockout battle.
Kick-off is coming up shortly.
Open Questions
- Will the US break their streak against European opposition?
- Can Bosnia make a historic run in their first knockout appearance?