The United States Men's National Team is set to meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup knockout round clash at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday, July 1. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mountain Time, which translates to 7 p.m. Central, and the stadium will be branded as Bay Area Stadium for the occasion.
A Historic Opportunity
A victory would mark only the second time the U.S. has advanced past the group stage into the knockout rounds, a milestone last achieved when they defeated Mexico in 2002. The match carries added significance as the winner will later face either Belgium or Senegal, with a potential showdown in Seattle on July 6 should the Americans prevail.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that the U.S. will field a full roster, including star forward Christian Pulisic, who has recovered from a recent injury. Pulisic’s return bolsters an attack that has been scoring early goals in ten of its last thirteen encounters against World Cup opponents.
Betting platforms such as BetMGM list the United States at -275, indicating strong confidence in a U.S. win, while Bosnia is priced at +650. Analysts have projected final scores ranging from 2‑1 to 3‑0, underscoring the expectation of a comfortable victory.
The Road Ahead
Should the Americans secure the win, their next engagement will be on Monday, July 6, in Seattle, Washington. The city’s Climate Arena will host the encounter, continuing the West Coast swing that began in California.