Bosnia-Herzegovina meets the United States in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo, Universo
How to Watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. United States on July 1, 2026
You can watch the United States take on Bosnia-Herzegovina live on DIRECTV on FOX , Telemundo and Universo on July 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. United States — Round of 32 Match Preview
Bosnia-Herzegovina and the United States meet in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with a Quarterfinal berth on the line.
Bosnia-Herzegovina reached this stage after finishing with a 1-1-1 record in Group B, a campaign that included a draw with Canada in their group opener, while the United States advanced from Group D with a 2-0-1 record that included a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in their first match. The backdrop to Bosnia-Herzegovina’s very presence here is one of the tournament’s better stories: they arrived on the world stage for just the second time — the first since 2014 — after stunning four-time World Cup champions Italy on penalties in the UEFA playoff final, knocking out the highest-ranked team to miss the tournament entirely.
Ermin Mahmic has been the spark in midfield, scoring 2 goals across 2 appearances in the group stage, while Folarin Balogun has been equally sharp for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, matching that output with 2 goals in 2 matches coming into the knockout round. The sides have met twice before, with the United States winning 1-0 in a December 2021 friendly and drawing 0-0 in January 2018. Playing before a home crowd at a tournament they co-host, the United States carry the momentum of three group-stage points and a healthy goal differential — but Sergej Barbarez’s Bosnia-Herzegovina side have already shown they are capable of beating teams no one expected them to beat.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo, Universo
What Time is the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Match Today?
The Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. United States match starts at 8:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. United States?
You can watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. United States on FOX, Telemundo and Universo.
Players to Watch: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. United States
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ermin Mahmic — Midfielder. Mahmic has been Bosnia-Herzegovina’s most dangerous presence in the group stage, scoring 2 goals in 2 tournament appearances to lead the team in scoring. For a side that had to fight through a penalty shootout against Italy just to get here, having a midfielder capable of producing at this rate gives Bosnia-Herzegovina an attacking dimension from deep that will test the United States’ defensive structure.
Kerim Alajbegovic — Forward. Alajbegovic gives Bosnia-Herzegovina a physical presence up top, logging appearances in all 3 group-stage matches and contributing 1 goal across that run. His ability to hold the ball and bring teammates into play has been a consistent outlet across the group stage as Bosnia-Herzegovina navigated their way to the knockout round.
Sead Kolasinac — Defender. A veteran presence across 3 group-stage appearances, Kolasinac has been more than just a stopper — his 1 assist in the group stage signals a defender who contributes with the ball at his feet, not just against it. His experience in high-pressure matches, including the qualifying playoff against Italy, makes him one of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s most important players when games get tight.
United States
Folarin Balogun — Forward. Balogun has been the sharpest attacker in Pochettino’s setup, recording 2 goals in just 2 tournament appearances to make him the United States’ leading scorer heading into the knockout round. He has given the team a No. 9 who can finish in tight spaces and carry the line — both qualities that will matter against a Bosnia-Herzegovina side that will defend deep in a knockout match.
Sebastian Berhalter — Midfielder. Berhalter has been a consistent contributor across all 3 group-stage appearances, adding 1 goal and providing a box-to-box presence that the United States have relied on in the center of the pitch. His ability to arrive late into attacking positions makes him a secondary threat that opposing defenses have to account for alongside Balogun.
Alex Freeman — Defender. The most unusual stat line in the United States’ group stage belongs to Freeman: 1 goal and 1 assist across 3 appearances, a remarkable return for a defender and a sign that Pochettino’s system encourages his fullbacks to contribute in the final third. For Bosnia-Herzegovina, a defender who can both score and create from the back line adds a layer of complexity that is genuinely difficult to plan against.
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