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US Meets Bosnia at Levi’s Stadium July 1.

6/27/2026

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USA Meets Bosnia

The United States will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium.
Bosnia qualified as a third-placed team after a 3-1 win over Qatar, earning four points.
The U.S. lost 3-2 to Türkiye after topping Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia, prompting coach Mauricio Pochettino to make nine changes.
Ranked 15th versus Bosnia’s 62nd, a U.S. win would move the team to a Group G opponent or a third-place match.

Summary

Bosnia Aerial Advantage

Bosnia's squad averages 6’1”, the tournament’s tallest, with defender Stjepan Radeljic listed at 6’7”.
The team aims to win aerial battles, relying on set-pieces after scoring its first goal from a corner by Jovo Lukic against Canada.
Round-of-32 tickets at Levi’s Stadium start at $1,959 for 400-level seats and rise to $3,117 for 100-level seats, with a NYPOST10 code that gives $10 off purchases over $250.

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USA Tops

Japan and Sweden’s 1-1 draw on Thursday sealed Bosnia’s Round of 32 spot after FIFA’s confirmation.
The United States topped Group D despite not scoring in its match, after Turkey’s winner decided the group.
Alex Freeman, son of former Packers star Antonio Freeman, chose soccer over football, adding a lineage to U.S. roster.
The U.S. national team’s best World Cup finish remains third place in 1930, a record after 96 years.

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Džeko Scores

Edin Džeko scored against Qatar, extending his World Cup record to 20 years and reaching 73 goals in 150 caps.
Diaspora supporters hailed Džeko as a “Tom Brady” and a “forever legend”.
Coach Sergej Barbarez employed a 4-4-2 system with two defensive midfielders throughout the group stage.
Nikola Vasilj, Sead Kolasinac, Ivan Basic and Ermedin Demirovic started every match, providing set-piece threats through Katic’s aerial skill and Demirovic’s height.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the first with 24 teams and a June 17–July 17 schedule that introduced ticket sales. That exposure grew the American market, so when Bosnia-Herzegovina met the U.S. at Levi’s Stadium in 2022, tickets cost $1,959–$3,117 and veteran striker Edin Džeko played. The match shows the 1994 legacy still drives pricing and expectations.

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USA Meets Bosnia

The United States will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium.
Bosnia qualified as a third-placed team after a 3-1 win over Qatar, earning four points.
The U.S. lost 3-2 to Türkiye after topping Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia, prompting coach Mauricio Pochettino to make nine changes.
Ranked 15th versus Bosnia’s 62nd, a U.S. win would move the team to a Group G opponent or a third-place match.

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