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US Poised to Meet Bosnia in Round of 32

6/27/2026

Summary

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FIFA’s simulations give the United States a greater-than-99 % chance of facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Tim Howard, former U.S. goalkeeper, said on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast that Bosnia should stay home because United States will “put work in” against them.
Bosnia earned knockout entry after penalty-shootout wins over Wales and Italy, while United States entered as the No. 14-ranked side following Group D victories over Paraguay and Australia.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, earning an automatic berth and advancing to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Colombia—their first knockout since 1930. Since then the US has reached the round of 16 four times (1994, 2010, 2014, 2022) and will co-host 2026, where simulations give >99 % odds of meeting Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Story summary

FIFA’s simulations give the United States a greater-than-99 % chance of facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Tim Howard, former U.S. goalkeeper, said on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast that Bosnia should stay home because United States will “put work in” against them.
Bosnia earned knockout entry after penalty-shootout wins over Wales and Italy, while United States entered as the No. 14-ranked side following Group D victories over Paraguay and Australia.

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