USA vs Bosnia Live Score, Lineups & Updates | World Cup 2026

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Live Score, Lineups & Updates — FIFA World Cup 2026

By CS Sports Desk · Updated: July 1, 2026 · Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

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USA
0 - 0
Pre-Match
Kick-off: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
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Bosnia & H.

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Match Preview: A Round of 32 Statement Game

Co-hosts USA take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, with a place in the last 16 on the line. Mauricio Pochettino's side topped Group D, beating Paraguay and Australia before a much-changed line-up lost a five-goal thriller to Türkiye in stoppage time.

Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the knockouts for the first time in their history, finishing third in Group C behind Canada and Switzerland while beating Qatar to progress as one of the best third-placed teams. Their route here included a shock play-off win over four-time champions Italy.

Key Storylines

  • Christian Pulisic is expected to return to the USA starting XI after managing fitness through the group stage.
  • Edin Dzeko leads a Bosnia attack built on defensive discipline and quick transitions.
  • USA are unbeaten at home in this tournament across their two group wins on home soil.
  • This is the first competitive meeting between the two nations at a FIFA World Cup.
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Match Timeline

Pre-Match Teams announced — Pulisic starts for USA, Dzeko leads the line for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Pre-Match Players out for the warm-up at a sold-out Levi's Stadium.
Kick-Off USA get us underway in Santa Clara.

This timeline updates live during the match — goals, cards and substitutions will appear here in real time.

Starting XI & Substitutes

🇺🇸 USA (Predicted XI)

  1. Turner (GK)
  2. Dest
  3. Richards
  4. Ream
  5. Robinson
  6. Adams
  7. McKennie
  8. Reyna
  9. Pulisic
  10. Weah
  11. Balogun
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
Subs (bench): Freese, Scott, Musah, Wright, Aaronson, Ferreira, Pepi

🇧🇦 Bosnia & H. (Predicted XI)

  1. Vasilj (GK)
  2. Dedic
  3. Katic
  4. Hadzikadunic
  5. Kolasinac
  6. Bajraktarevic
  7. Tahirovic
  8. Sunjic
  9. Alajbegovic
  10. Demirovic
  11. Dzeko
Coach: Sergej Barbarez
Subs (bench): Sehic, Muharemovic, Barisic, Gojak, Cipetic, Bicakcic

*Lineups based on pre-match reporting and team news; official confirmed lineups will replace predictions ~60 minutes before kick-off.

Head-to-Head Statistics

USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina have never previously met at a FIFA World Cup — this Round of 32 tie is the first competitive fixture between the two nations on the world's biggest stage, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter.

World Cup 2026 Group Stage Form

USA — Group D2W 0D 1L
Bosnia & H. — Group C1W 1D 1L

Live Commentary

Pre-MatchTeam news is in — a fully fit Christian Pulisic starts for the USA, while Edin Dzeko is confirmed to lead the Bosnia and Herzegovina attack.
Pre-MatchLevi's Stadium is filling up fast ahead of kick-off, with a vocal Bosnian contingent expected to make themselves heard.
Pre-MatchStay with CS Sports for minute-by-minute updates once the referee gets the match underway.
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CS Sports Prediction

USA's superior squad depth and home advantage make them slight favorites, but Bosnia and Herzegovina's compact defensive shape and the aerial threat of Edin Dzeko mean this is unlikely to be one-way traffic. Expect a tight, cagey affair that could well go beyond 90 minutes.

CS Sports Prediction: USA to win 2-1 (after a tense second half).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina kick off?

The match kicks off at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara.

Where is USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina being played?

At the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) in Santa Clara, California.

Where can I watch the live stream?

Tap the "🔴 Live Streaming Now" button at the top of this page for the CS Sports streaming hub.

What happens if the match is level after 90 minutes?

As a knockout match, it proceeds to extra time and then a penalty shootout if still tied.

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