The United States Men’s National Team steps onto the pitch tonight for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. They face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad enters the knockout stage as heavy favorites. They secured 6 points to win Group D. The match will broadcast domestically on FOX and Telemundo. Streaming is available on Peacock.
What We Know
- This is the first-ever meeting between the two nations in an official competition.
- The USMNT holds an undefeated 3W-0L-1D record against Bosnia in previous friendly matches.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced as a third-place team from Group B.
- The new 48-team FIFA format officially introduced the Round of 32 to the tournament structure this year.
The stakes are intensely high for the host nation. The USMNT is operating under extreme pressure to captivate the domestic public during a rare home World Cup. This specific match represents their first World Cup knockout game on home soil since 1994. They are also seeking their first knockout stage victory since 2002.
Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun are expected to start for the USA attack. Defenders Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson return to the starting XI after Pochettino rested them during the group stage finale. Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard publicly stated the current 2026 squad possesses the requisite quality to reach the quarterfinals.
Bosnia and Herzegovina comes in managed by Sergej Barbarez. 40-year-old veteran striker Edin Dzeko leads their attack. The squad receives a structural boost defensively tonight. 23-year-old center back Tarik Muharemovic returns to the lineup following a suspension.