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U.S. Odds Slip to 30-1 After Bosnia Win, Quarterfinal Looms

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. odds fell to 30-1 after the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, making the team the biggest liability for U.S. sportsbooks.
The United States will face Belgium in Seattle on July 6 for a quarter-final spot.
France leads tournament odds at +350 and Argentina at +430.
The New Hampshire Lottery said tournament bets fund public education and flagged the U.S. match on July 1 as a key betting opportunity.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, whose knockout stage ran from July 2 to July 17, 1994, and the U.S. earned its first World Cup win since 1950 by defeating Colombia 2–1 on June 22, 1994. That surprise victory is cited as a parallel to today’s Seattle quarter-final, where the United States again faces long odds after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Story summary

U.S. odds fell to 30-1 after the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, making the team the biggest liability for U.S. sportsbooks.
The United States will face Belgium in Seattle on July 6 for a quarter-final spot.
France leads tournament odds at +350 and Argentina at +430.
The New Hampshire Lottery said tournament bets fund public education and flagged the U.S. match on July 1 as a key betting opportunity.

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