The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 features a packed schedule with England, Belgium, and the USA all aiming for regulation wins. The USA is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at 5pm local time (00:00 GMT July 2) at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, playing in the World Cup knockouts for the first time, hope to continue their impressive run in North America. Despite being underdogs, USA captain Tim Ream expressed caution about Bosnia's talent, especially after their qualification success which included knocking out four-time world champions Italy. Should the USA win, it would mark only their second World Cup knockout victory, the first being a 2-0 win over Mexico in 2002.

Star midfielder Christian Pulisic may start for the USA after recovering from a calf injury, while goalkeeper Cristian Roldan remains doubtful due to a muscle injury.

OutKick host Dan Dakich previewed the USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina match, emphasizing the USA's lightning-fast athletic style against Bosnia's physical play. He also noted the importance of the home crowd in Santa Clara and referenced significant betting odds for the game.

Meanwhile, France dominated Sweden in a previous match, impressing many with their goals and positioning themselves as strong contenders in the tournament. Belgium enters the knockout stage after draws with Egypt and Iran and a decisive win over New Zealand. Senegal also advanced after losses to France and Norway but a 5-0 victory over Iraq.

The World Cup continues to captivate fans worldwide as teams vie for a chance to reach the final and claim the championship.

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