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U.S. Meets Bosnia in Round of 32 at Levi's Stadium With Pulisic Cleared to Start

The match tests the hosts' push to end a 24-year World Cup knockout drought and reveals whether Pochettino's 'final' mindset and penalty preparations will hold under pressure.

Christian Pulisic of the United States participates during a training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 28, 2026 in Irvine, California.
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team celebrates winning the game against Australia at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, on June 19, 2026.
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U.S. soccer fans celebrate at a watch party on June 19 in Long Beach, CA after the U.S. defeated Australia.

Overview

  • The United States will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
  • Christian Pulisic said he is fit and is expected to start after coming off the bench against Türkiye, giving the U.S. its primary attacking spark for the knockout phase.
  • Coach Mauricio Pochettino has urged players to treat the game as a final and confirmed a preselected order of penalty takers after extensive shootout rehearsals.
  • Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie and Cristian Roldan remain questionable with minor injuries and their availability could shape defensive choices and late-game options.
  • Bosnia arrives after winning playoff matches versus Wales and Italy and carries strong team cohesion and personal narratives that make them a disciplined, motivated underdog while recent tournament upsets warn the hosts not to take the match for granted.