The United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina are level in the first half of their World Cup knockout clash. Christian Pulisic is starting for the USMNT after missing the match against Australia and coming off the bench against Turkey.

Mauricio Pochettino's squad has a golden opportunity to make a deep tournament run as a favorable knockout bracket begins against Bosnia and Herzegovina

The USMNT secured their spot in the Round of 16 just hours after Belgium did, setting up a highly anticipated knockout clash between the two nations in the next stage of the 2026 World Cup. A blockbuster Round of 16 showdown is officially locked in.

The USMNT's first knockout-stage win in 24 years set up a Monday clash with Belgium in Seattle for a place in the quarterfinals.

The co-hosts dig deep and hold on against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman were with the goals, and a red card to Balogun left the USA down a man with 30 minutes to play, but they survived to set up a Round of

The co-host USA relied on goals late in each half to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 here at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to enter the Round of 36 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.