USA vs Bosnia Round of 32: Date, Time, TV Channel & Live Stream

Q: Is this Bosnia's first World Cup?

No, this is Bosnia's second World Cup , but their first knockout appearance. Their only previous World Cup was 2014, where they lost to Argentina and Nigeria, then beat Iran 3-1, and exited in the group stage. Reaching the Round of 32 is new ground for them.

The USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The match is played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and you can watch it on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish.

Here is everything you need to know about the date, time, channel, and live stream options.

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At a Glance: USA vs Bosnia Match Details

Match	USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Round	Round of 32 (Match 81)
Date	Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Kickoff	8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Venue	San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium)
City	Santa Clara, California
TV (English)	FOX
TV (Spanish)	Telemundo
Live Stream	FOX One (English), Peacock (Spanish)

When is USA vs Bosnia? (Date and Kickoff Time)

The USA vs Bosnia Round of 32 match kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This is Match 81 of the tournament and the first knockout game for the United States. Because the match is on the West Coast, the late Eastern start means a prime evening kickoff for fans across the country.

Here is the kickoff time in every US time zone, plus a few international zones for fans watching from abroad:

Time Zone	Kickoff Time
Eastern (ET)	8:00 p.m., Wed July 1
Central (CT)	7:00 p.m., Wed July 1
Mountain (MT)	6:00 p.m., Wed July 1
Pacific (PT)	5:00 p.m., Wed July 1
UK (BST)	1:00 a.m., Thu July 2
Central Europe (CEST)	2:00 a.m., Thu July 2
Australia East (AEST)	10:00 a.m., Thu July 2

What TV Channel is USA vs Bosnia On?

In the United States, USA vs Bosnia is on FOX for the English-language broadcast. FOX holds the English rights to the 2026 World Cup, and a USA knockout match is the kind of marquee fixture that lands on the main FOX network rather than FS1.

For Spanish-language coverage, the match airs on Telemundo. Telemundo carries the Spanish broadcast of the tournament, so you can choose the commentary you prefer.

How to Watch USA vs Bosnia Live Stream

If you are not near a TV, you have several legitimate ways to stream the match:

FOX One: FOX’s streaming service carries the live English broadcast. This is the simplest way to stream the game without a cable box.
FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com: Sign in with your cable or TV provider login to stream the English broadcast live.
Telemundo app and Peacock: Peacock carries Spanish-language World Cup coverage, and the Telemundo app streams the broadcast with a provider login.
FIFA on YouTube: FIFA’s preferred platform deal means the first 10 minutes of every match stream free on YouTube worldwide, with select games shown in full in some regions. This is a great way to catch kickoff if you cannot get to a screen in time.

Check your provider and streaming lineup before kickoff so you are not scrambling once the match starts.

How to Watch USA vs Bosnia From Abroad

If you are traveling outside the United States during the tournament, you may find that your home streaming service is unavailable while you are away.

A reputable VPN lets you securely connect back to your home region so you can access the service you already pay for, just as you would at home.

Services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark are popular with travelers for this reason. Set it up before you leave so you are ready for kickoff. Always follow the terms of service of your streaming provider.

Where Is USA vs Bosnia Played?

The match takes place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, known in everyday use as Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, California. The venue is the home of the San Francisco 49ers and seats roughly 68,500 fans for the World Cup.

The West Coast location is a big factor for the atmosphere. A home crowd in California will be loud and heavily pro-USA, though Bosnia’s traveling supporters have already shown at this tournament that they bring noise and passion of their own.

How USA and Bosnia Reached the Round of 32

The United States topped Group D to reach the knockout stage. Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the US opened with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 2-0 victory over Australia to clinch first place, before a late 3-2 loss to Türkiye on the final matchday that did not change their position at the top of the group.

Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced as one of the eight best third-place teams. In Group B, they opened with a 1-1 draw against Canada, lost 4-1 to Switzerland, then beat Qatar 3-1 to finish on four points, which was enough to reach the Round of 32 in the expanded 48-team format.

Getting to the World Cup at all was its own drama: Bosnia finished second in qualifying behind Austria, then came through two penalty shootouts in the playoffs, beating Wales in Cardiff and Italy at home, with veteran Edin Dzeko central to both nights. This is a team that knows how to handle pressure.

USA vs Bosnia: What to Expect

The USA are favored on paper as the home side, with the speed and attacking quality of players like Christian Pulisic giving them an edge in open play. Pochettino will want his side sharp from the first whistle, because in a one-off knockout game a single mistake can end the run.

Bosnia, nicknamed the Dragons, are built to frustrate. Coach Sergej Barbarez sets them up in a disciplined 4-4-2 with two holding midfielders, and they defend deep, stay compact, and look to do their damage on set pieces and counters.

Captain Edin Dzeko, 40, leads the line and still knows where the goal is, while youngsters like 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic and US-raised winger Esmir Bajraktarevic give them energy, alongside experienced defender Sead Kolasinac. The US will need patience as much as quality to break them down.

FAQ About USA vs Bosnia Round of 32

Who will the USA play if they beat Bosnia?

If the USA beat Bosnia, they advance to the Round of 16, scheduled for July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle. Based on the current bracket, the likely opponent is the winner of Egypt vs South Korea, though the matchup is not locked in yet. Check back once the bracket fills in.

Have the USA and Bosnia played each other before?

Yes. The USA and Bosnia have met three times, all in friendlies, and the USA have never lost. The USA won 4-3 in 2013 behind a Jozy Altidore hat trick, drew 0-0 in 2018, and won 1-0 in December 2021. July 1 is the first competitive meeting between the two nations.

Who is Bosnia’s best player?

Bosnia’s best player and captain is striker Edin Dzeko. At 40 years old, the former Manchester City forward holds 150 caps and 73 goals for his country, far ahead of any teammate, and he scored in the group stage. Bosnian fans treat him as a national hero.

Is this Bosnia’s first World Cup?

No, this is Bosnia’s second World Cup, but their first knockout appearance. Their only previous World Cup was 2014, where they lost to Argentina and Nigeria, then beat Iran 3-1, and exited in the group stage. Reaching the Round of 32 is new ground for them.

What happens if USA vs Bosnia ends in a draw?

If the match is level after 90 minutes, it goes to 30 minutes of extra time, played as two 15-minute halves. If it is still tied, the match is decided by a penalty shootout. There are no replays in the knockout stage, so one team will be eliminated on the night.

Can you buy tickets for USA vs Bosnia?

Yes. Tickets for the Round of 32 match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium are sold through FIFA’s official ticketing platform, with verified resale available through trusted partners. Demand for a USA knockout game is high and resale prices have climbed into the thousands, so secure your seats early if you plan to attend in Santa Clara.