USMNT set for knockout match against Bosnia on July 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:51 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Round of 32 match on July 1 in San Francisco. As winners of Group D, the U.S. is seeking its first knockout stage win since the 2002 World Cup. With Egypt's recent draw against Iran affecting Group B standings, Belgium's path has become more challenging as they face potential strong opponents in the knockout rounds. If the U.S. advances, a match against Belgium or a third-place team from another group awaits in the Round of 16, increasing the stakes for future matchups.
- •USMNT plays Bosnia on July 1 in San Francisco.
- •USMNT last advanced past Round of 32 in 2002.
- •Belgium's standing affects U.S. knockout round prospects.
- •Potential matchup against Belgium looms if U.S. advances.
- •Strong teams like Spain and Germany could await in later rounds.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: A look at the USMNT's path to the final as the knockout round gets set to begin
"Belgium moving ahead of Egypt made the USMNT's road to the final much more difficult.
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