A Record‑Breaking Match
The United States' round‑of‑32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina generated the highest handle, most wagers and the greatest number of unique customers ever recorded by Caesars Sportsbook. Bettors overwhelmingly backed the U.S., with 87% of the money placed on the team to advance, underscoring the nation's surging popularity in this World Cup.
The match also marked a symbolic shift in odds, as the U.S. team, once a near 3‑to‑1 favorite over Bosnia, now sits as a slight -122 favorite to move past Belgium in the round of 16. The team's odds to win the tournament have tightened from +3,000 to +2,500, reflecting the growing confidence of both bookmakers and fans.
Looking Ahead to Belgium
Next up, the United States will face Belgium on Monday, a side that has also attracted record betting volumes across multiple sportsbooks. The upcoming encounter comes after a dramatic finish in which Folarin Balogun scored early for the Americans before being shown a contentious red card, leaving the squad to finish the game a man down.
Mark Bickerdike, a leading analyst at Caesars Sportsbook, noted that the team's consistent performance — three wins with no draws and a second consecutive round‑of‑16 appearance — has turned the U.S. into a magnet for wagering interest since the group stage began on June 12.
Broader Betting Landscape
The surge is not isolated to Caesars; other operators have reported similarly record‑setting wagering on matches involving the U.S. team, indicating a broader market shift. The team's recent form and the high stakes of the knockout stage have combined to create a betting environment unlike any seen in previous World Cups.