USA Face Bosnia & Herzegovina as FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Begins

The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway with an intriguing Round of 32 clash as the United States take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday.

After an impressive group-stage campaign, the United States enter the match full of confidence. The Americans topped Group D with convincing victories over Paraguay and Australia, setting up a highly anticipated knockout encounter against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

For the USMNT, the match carries added significance as they seek their first World Cup win over a European opponent since 2021. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has underlined the importance of the fixture, describing it as "the final" to emphasize the win-or-go-home nature of the knockout rounds.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, meanwhile, have already created history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after finishing third in their group. The European side will be aiming to continue their dream run and pull off another major upset against the tournament hosts.

The stakes are high, with the winner advancing to the Round of 16, where either Senegal or Belgium awaits in Seattle.

As the tournament moves into its decisive phase, both teams know that every match is now a must-win, promising an intense battle for a place among the last 16 teams.

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