USA's Road to the Knockout Stage
The United States won Group D with a 2-0-1 record and 6 points, opening with wins over Paraguay and Australia before a 3-2 loss to Türkiye in the closing seconds of their final group match — a result that had no bearing on the standings, since the U.S. had already clinched top spot. The Stars and Stripes now face their first knockout match of the tournament, and the program's history in this round adds stakes: the U.S. has lost its last four World Cup knockout matches.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: A First-Ever Knockout Appearance
Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the tournament by beating four-time champions Italy in the UEFA play-offs. In Group C, the Dragons drew co-host Canada, lost to Switzerland, and beat Qatar, finishing with 4 points — enough to advance as one of the eight best third-place teams across the tournament. Wednesday marks the first World Cup knockout-round match in Bosnia and Herzegovina's history.
How to Watch
USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina kicks off Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. CT at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. World Cup matches air nationally on FOX networks (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — check local listings and streaming apps for the exact channel. If you're not traveling to the Bay Area, it's a natural night for a watch party with the rest of Kansas City's World Cup crowd.