The United States will aim to leverage their home ground advantage as they prepare to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a spot in the last 16 at stake.
The Stars and Stripes have impressed during the tournament, topping Group D after a decisive 4-1 win against Paraguay, followed by a solid 2-0 victory over Australia. These consecutive wins secured their advancement comfortably with one match remaining and highlighted the strong morale within the American squad.
With the support of a home crowd, the USA is determined to sustain their positive momentum and progress further in what could be a remarkable World Cup journey.
On the other hand, Bosnia-Herzegovina advanced as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament, accumulating four points across three group matches. The Dragons ended up behind Switzerland and Canada in Group B but performed well enough to secure their position in the knockout phase.
Historically, the Americans hold an edge, having won two of their last three encounters with Bosnia-Herzegovina, including a narrow 1-0 win in their latest face-off in December 2021.
Team News
The USA will need to assess the fitness of Christian Roldan (muscle), Mark McKenzie (foot), and Auston Trusty (ankle) before finalizing their squad for the match.
For Bosnia-Herzegovina, Amar Dedic (thigh) is seen as a potential doubt, but overall, the Dragons have a healthy roster.
Possible Lineups
USA possible starting lineup:
Freese; Freeman, Ream, Richards, Robinson; Adams, Tillman; Dest, McKennie, Pulisic; Balogun
Bosnia-Herzegovina possible starting lineup:
Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Sunjic, Basic, Alajbegovic; Dzeko, Demirovic
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 01:00 (WAT) |
Match Predictions
Softfootball forecasts a score of USA 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
