The United States men's national team can reach the round of 16 for the second consecutive World Cup when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Thursday, 1 July 2026. The match will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where a fervent home crowd is expected to rally behind the tournament co-hosts.
Kick-off time and venue
The World Cup 2026 round of 32 knockout tie between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to get underway at precisely 1am BST on Thursday. The high-profile tournament fixture will be staged at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, more commonly referred to as Levi's Stadium, situated in Santa Clara, California.
TV channel and live stream for UK viewers
Football supporters throughout the UK can watch the full live broadcast on BBC One, which holds the official broadcasting rights for this particular knockout match. Studio presentation, pre-match analysis and coverage begins at 12.50am. Those who would rather follow the action online can access a free live stream through the BBC iPlayer platform, available via any standard web browser on desktop computers. The broadcast can also be easily viewed on mobile phones and tablets by downloading the official BBC iPlayer app from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
American broadcast and streaming options
Supporters tuning in from the United States can watch the live action on Wednesday evening local time via the FOX network or on Spanish-language channel TUDN. Those wishing to stream the match on American digital devices have several options available, including the FOX Sports app, Fubo, or the ViX streaming platform.
Radio coverage
Full live commentary and audio play-by-play for the entire 90 minutes will be available to UK listeners on BBC Radio 5 Live. Supporters can tune in via traditional digital radio frequencies or follow the match through the BBC Sounds mobile app and website.
Team news
The United States will be boosted by the return of influential winger Christian Pulisic, who has fully recovered from a calf injury that limited him to a substitute appearance against Turkey. Mark McKenzie and Cristian Roldan are yet to return to training, while Auston Trusty was able to take part in sessions after making progress on an ankle problem. Bosnia's Amar Dedic is reportedly set to be fit for the match after shaking off a thigh injury.
Head-to-head record
This landmark encounter represents the first time these two nations have met in a competitive fixture, with all three of their previous matches having been international friendlies. The historical record strongly favours the United States, who hold an unbeaten record against Bosnia and Herzegovina, comprising two wins and one draw.
