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U.S. Meets Bosnia—Easiest 2026 World Cup Opponent

6/28/2026

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Summary

US Meets Bosnia

The United States men’s national soccer team will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, an opponent analysts label the easiest possible.
The United States recorded 65.0% possession against Paraguay and 61.1% possession against Australia, winning both matches.
Analysts project Belgium as the United States’ likely round-of-16 opponent, while Belgium faces Senegal in the round of 32.

Summary

US Match Schedule

The United States opens the tournament on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
FIFA assigned Bosnia and Herzegovina as the U.S. round-of-32 opponent from 495 possible third-place scenarios.
The U.S. schedule includes the round-of-16 on July 6 at Seattle’s Lumen Field, the quarter-final on July 10 at SoFi Stadium, the semifinal on July 14 at AT&T Stadium, and the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium).

History

Historical Context

After the United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup—its first senior-men’s tournament—the nation returned as co-host of the 2026 edition, the first 48-team World Cup with 60 matches scheduled in U.S. venues under FIFA and CONCACAF. The 1994-infrastructure legacy now raises expectations for the USMNT to advance beyond the round-of-32.

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US Meets Bosnia

The United States men’s national soccer team will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, an opponent analysts label the easiest possible.
The United States recorded 65.0% possession against Paraguay and 61.1% possession against Australia, winning both matches.
Analysts project Belgium as the United States’ likely round-of-16 opponent, while Belgium faces Senegal in the round of 32.

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